DeKalb County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 43,312.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$688/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$732/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$960/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,195/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,271/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $652 | $688 | +$36 (+5.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $707 | $732 | +$25 (+3.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $960 | +$32 (+3.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,163 | $1,195 | +$32 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,271 | +$41 (+3.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,280
$2,440/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,400
$3,200/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
White County
1 BR: $785/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $729/mo
Porter County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $818/mo
Switzerland County
1 BR: $729/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.