Ripley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 28,990.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$681/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$752/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$987/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,302/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,307/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $681 | +$4 (+0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $720 | $752 | +$32 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $944 | $987 | +$43 (+4.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,323 | $1,302 | $-21 (-1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,335 | $1,307 | $-28 (-2.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,080
$2,507/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,480
$3,290/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
LaPorte County
1 BR: $953/mo
Fountain County
1 BR: $729/mo
Tippecanoe County
1 BR: $1,032/mo
Sullivan County
1 BR: $783/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $729/mo
Parke County
1 BR: $735/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.