Kent County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 657,321.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,232/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+38% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,278/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
+33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,531/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,980/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
+30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,189/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,163 | $1,232 | +$69 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,209 | $1,278 | +$69 (+5.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,443 | $1,531 | +$88 (+6.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,880 | $1,980 | +$100 (+5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,057 | $2,189 | +$132 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$51,120
$4,260/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,240
$5,103/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Oscoda County
1 BR: $742/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $946/mo
Grand Traverse County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $814/mo
Keweenaw County
1 BR: $849/mo
Luce County
1 BR: $753/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.