Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA metro area. Population: 261,426.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$838/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$998/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,162/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,531/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
+0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,571/mo
↓ 6.0% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $828 | $838 | +$10 (+1.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $992 | $998 | +$6 (+0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,181 | $1,162 | $-19 (-1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,564 | $1,531 | $-33 (-2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,671 | $1,571 | $-100 (-6.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,920
$3,327/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,480
$3,873/month gross
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.