Benzie County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 18,058.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$904/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$937/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,224/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
+4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,586/mo
↑ 15.3% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,720/mo
↑ 13.7% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $904 | +$105 (+13.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | $937 | +$67 (+7.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,141 | $1,224 | +$83 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,375 | $1,586 | +$211 (+15.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,513 | $1,720 | +$207 (+13.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,480
$3,123/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,960
$4,080/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Washtenaw County
1 BR: $1,387/mo
Mackinac County
1 BR: $780/mo
Oakland County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Antrim County
1 BR: $897/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $976/mo
Ogemaw County
1 BR: $843/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.