Michigan City-La Porte, IN MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Michigan City-La Porte, IN MSA metro area. Population: 112,215.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$874/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$953/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,152/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,454/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,680/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $711 | $874 | +$163 (+22.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $857 | $953 | +$96 (+11.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,036 | $1,152 | +$116 (+11.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,311 | $1,454 | +$143 (+10.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,515 | $1,680 | +$165 (+10.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,080
$3,840/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.