Rent in Charlevoix County, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,039$12,468 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,119 (+7.7%)How much rent can you afford in Charlevoix County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Charlevoix County, MI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $736 | $8,832 | $29,440 | $14.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $9,600 | $32,000 | $15.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,039 | $12,468 | $41,560 | $19.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | $27.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,622 | $19,464 | $64,880 | $31.19/hr |
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Rent in Charlevoix County, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Charlevoix County, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,119 for a two-bedroom, up 7.7% from $1,039. A one-bedroom goes from $800 to $855, a studio from $736 to $798.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Charlevoix County, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $800 for a one-bedroom and $1,039 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,468 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Charlevoix County, MI?
To keep a $1,039 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.98 an hour, or $41,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $800 takes $15.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Charlevoix County, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $736, one bedroom $800, two $1,039, three $1,445 and four $1,622 a month.
Is rent affordable in Charlevoix County, MI?
For the typical household, earning $76,531 a year ($6,378 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,039 takes 16.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,039 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.98 an hour.