Cass County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 37,820.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$791/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$796/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,278/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,282/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $791 | +$21 (+2.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 | $796 | +$21 (+2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $956 | +$28 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,226 | $1,278 | +$52 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,282 | +$52 (+4.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,840
$2,653/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Wabash County
1 BR: $729/mo
Wells County
1 BR: $755/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $872/mo
Vigo County
1 BR: $864/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $1,267/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $769/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.