Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI MSA metro area. Population: 175,947.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$866/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$942/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,236/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,490/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,636/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $797 | $866 | +$69 (+8.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $879 | $942 | +$63 (+7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,153 | $1,236 | +$83 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,408 | $1,490 | +$82 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,529 | $1,636 | +$107 (+7.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,680
$3,140/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,440
$4,120/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.