Manistee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 25,058.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$742/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$799/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,048/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,332/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,388/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $742 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $750 | $799 | +$49 (+6.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $984 | $1,048 | +$64 (+6.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,332 | +$95 (+7.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,305 | $1,388 | +$83 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,960
$2,663/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,920
$3,493/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Arenac County
1 BR: $742/mo
Eaton County
1 BR: $1,012/mo
Macomb County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Cheboygan County
1 BR: $803/mo
Alcona County
1 BR: $807/mo
Gladwin County
1 BR: $742/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.