Wayne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 66,522.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$729/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,191/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,266/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $724 | +$14 (+2.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $729 | +$14 (+2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $938 | $956 | +$18 (+1.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,157 | $1,191 | +$34 (+2.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,266 | +$22 (+1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,160
$2,430/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Madison County
1 BR: $919/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $872/mo
Elkhart County
1 BR: $992/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $753/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $1,267/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $729/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.