Van Buren County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 75,636.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$701/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$774/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,338/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,396/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $662 | $701 | +$39 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $736 | $774 | +$38 (+5.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $965 | $1,016 | +$51 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,256 | $1,338 | +$82 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,279 | $1,396 | +$117 (+9.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,960
$2,580/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Saginaw County
1 BR: $851/mo
Sanilac County
1 BR: $742/mo
Mecosta County
1 BR: $796/mo
Dickinson County
1 BR: $841/mo
Barry County
1 BR: $1,017/mo
Manistee County
1 BR: $799/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.