St. Clair County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 160,257.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,009/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
+13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,122/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,411/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,724/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
+13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,868/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $991 | $1,009 | +$18 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,090 | $1,122 | +$32 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,378 | $1,411 | +$33 (+2.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,688 | $1,724 | +$36 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,827 | $1,868 | +$41 (+2.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,880
$3,740/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,440
$4,703/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Roscommon County
1 BR: $742/mo
Ontonagon County
1 BR: $888/mo
Isabella County
1 BR: $880/mo
Macomb County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Gogebic County
1 BR: $761/mo
Branch County
1 BR: $840/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.