Branch County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 44,795.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$689/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$840/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,324/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,329/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $673 | $689 | +$16 (+2.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $776 | $840 | +$64 (+8.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,324 | +$92 (+7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,329 | +$92 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,600
$2,800/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Kent County
1 BR: $1,278/mo
St. Joseph County
1 BR: $777/mo
Iron County
1 BR: $814/mo
Ontonagon County
1 BR: $888/mo
Alpena County
1 BR: $767/mo
Washtenaw County
1 BR: $1,387/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.