Putnam County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 36,942.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$843/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,030/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,390/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,634/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $738 | $-7 (-0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 | $843 | +$27 (+3.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,049 | $1,030 | $-19 (-1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,390 | $-7 (-0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,636 | $1,634 | $-2 (-0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,720
$2,810/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,200
$3,433/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Spencer County
1 BR: $729/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $845/mo
Ohio County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $732/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Decatur County
1 BR: $816/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.