Alpena County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 28,911.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$689/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$767/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,212/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,632/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $689 | +$49 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $767 | +$22 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,165 | $1,212 | +$47 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,632 | +$65 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,680
$2,557/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Emmet County
1 BR: $941/mo
Antrim County
1 BR: $897/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $758/mo
Oakland County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Cheboygan County
1 BR: $803/mo
Menominee County
1 BR: $771/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.