Whitley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 34,259.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$892/mo
↓ 5.4% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$916/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,113/mo
↓ 7.2% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,381/mo
↓ 8.7% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,512/mo
↓ 7.4% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $943 | $892 | $-51 (-5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $991 | $916 | $-75 (-7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,199 | $1,113 | $-86 (-7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,512 | $1,381 | $-131 (-8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,632 | $1,512 | $-120 (-7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,520
$3,710/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Kosciusko County
1 BR: $881/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $872/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $729/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $729/mo
Fountain County
1 BR: $729/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.