Montgomery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 38,018.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$802/mo
↑ 21.5% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$807/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$966/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,281/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,399/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $802 | +$142 (+21.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $758 | $807 | +$49 (+6.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $939 | $966 | +$27 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,281 | +$31 (+2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,338 | $1,399 | +$61 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,280
$2,690/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,640
$3,220/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Carroll County
1 BR: $742/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $861/mo
Porter County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Wells County
1 BR: $755/mo
Posey County
1 BR: $860/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $841/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.