Montcalm County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 66,901.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$829/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,016/mo
↑ 15.1% YoY
+6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,203/mo
↑ 13.7% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,473/mo
↑ 13.6% YoY
-3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,593/mo
↑ 13.5% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $829 | +$89 (+12.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $883 | $1,016 | +$133 (+15.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,058 | $1,203 | +$145 (+13.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,297 | $1,473 | +$176 (+13.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,403 | $1,593 | +$190 (+13.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,120
$4,010/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Eaton County
1 BR: $1,012/mo
Genesee County
1 BR: $856/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $875/mo
Muskegon County
1 BR: $942/mo
Berrien County
1 BR: $902/mo
Lenawee County
1 BR: $889/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.