PlainRent

Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 161,426.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$966/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY +8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,072/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY +12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,210/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY +3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,572/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY +3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,906/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY +9% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $958 $966 +$8 (+0.8%)
1 Bedroom $1,080 $1,072 $-8 (-0.7%)
2 Bedroom $1,223 $1,210 $-13 (-1.1%)
3 Bedroom $1,618 $1,572 $-46 (-2.8%)
4 Bedroom $1,926 $1,906 $-20 (-1.0%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,880
$3,573/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,400
$4,033/month gross

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.