Clare County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 30,998.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$698/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$751/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$986/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,189/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,611/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $698 | +$44 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $751 | +$40 (+5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $986 | +$53 (+5.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,189 | +$35 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,611 | +$44 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,040
$2,503/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,440
$3,287/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Emmet County
1 BR: $941/mo
Ontonagon County
1 BR: $888/mo
Montcalm County
1 BR: $1,016/mo
Gladwin County
1 BR: $742/mo
Isabella County
1 BR: $880/mo
Marquette County
1 BR: $973/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.