Mason County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 29,178.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$726/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,026/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,366/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,374/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $674 | $726 | +$52 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $749 | $816 | +$67 (+8.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $962 | $1,026 | +$64 (+6.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,257 | $1,366 | +$109 (+8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,298 | $1,374 | +$76 (+5.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,040
$3,420/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Wayne County
1 BR: $1,122/mo
Arenac County
1 BR: $742/mo
Oscoda County
1 BR: $742/mo
Berrien County
1 BR: $902/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $875/mo
Gogebic County
1 BR: $761/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.