Kalkaska County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 17,934.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$719/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$766/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,286/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,291/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $719 | +$65 (+9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $766 | +$48 (+6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,286 | +$25 (+2.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,291 | +$25 (+2.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,640
$2,553/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Cass County
1 BR: $906/mo
Alcona County
1 BR: $807/mo
Mackinac County
1 BR: $780/mo
Ingham County
1 BR: $1,012/mo
Kent County
1 BR: $1,278/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $1,122/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.