Scott County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 24,403.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$723/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$769/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,009/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,348/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,353/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $693 | $723 | +$30 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 | $769 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,010 | $1,009 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,331 | $1,348 | +$17 (+1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,339 | $1,353 | +$14 (+1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,760
$2,563/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,360
$3,363/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Porter County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Starke County
1 BR: $729/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $729/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $729/mo
Rush County
1 BR: $762/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $861/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.