Ottawa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Michigan. Population: 296,183.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,047/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,333/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+39% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,519/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+29% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,930/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
+27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,256/mo
↑ 13.4% YoY
+28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $953 | $1,047 | +$94 (+9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,197 | $1,333 | +$136 (+11.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,363 | $1,519 | +$156 (+11.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,750 | $1,930 | +$180 (+10.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,990 | $2,256 | +$266 (+13.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$53,320
$4,443/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$60,760
$5,063/month gross
Other Counties in Michigan
Lake County
1 BR: $758/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $976/mo
Midland County
1 BR: $925/mo
Eaton County
1 BR: $1,012/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $906/mo
Ionia County
1 BR: $921/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.