Blackford County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 12,074.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$685/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$766/mo
↓ 2.4% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,268/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,555/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $685 | +$33 (+5.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $785 | $766 | $-19 (-2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $956 | +$28 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,268 | +$92 (+7.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,462 | $1,555 | +$93 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,640
$2,553/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Wayne County
1 BR: $729/mo
Newton County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $742/mo
Brown County
1 BR: $1,267/mo
Jennings County
1 BR: $732/mo
LaGrange County
1 BR: $745/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.