Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 33,057.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$669/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$818/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$971/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,201/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,524/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 | $669 | +$31 (+4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $798 | $818 | +$20 (+2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $931 | $971 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,170 | $1,201 | +$31 (+2.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,563 | $1,524 | $-39 (-2.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,720
$2,727/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,840
$3,237/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Tipton County
1 BR: $845/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $804/mo
LaGrange County
1 BR: $745/mo
Tippecanoe County
1 BR: $1,032/mo
Rush County
1 BR: $762/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.