Rent in Daviess County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,003$12,036 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,090 (+8.7%)How much rent can you afford in Daviess County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Daviess County, IN 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 | $719 | $8,628 | $28,760 | $13.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $764 | $9,168 | $30,560 | $14.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,003 | $12,036 | $40,120 | $19.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,243 | $14,916 | $49,720 | $23.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,328 | $15,936 | $53,120 | $25.54/hr |
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Rent in Daviess County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Daviess County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,090 for a two-bedroom, up 8.7% from $1,003. A one-bedroom goes from $764 to $833, a studio from $719 to $815.
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 Daviess County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $764 for a one-bedroom and $1,003 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,036 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 Daviess County, IN?
To keep a $1,003 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.29 an hour, or $40,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $764 takes $14.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Daviess County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $719, one bedroom $764, two $1,003, three $1,243 and four $1,328 a month.
Is rent affordable in Daviess County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $68,503 a year ($5,709 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,003 takes 17.6% 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: ($1,003 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.29 an hour.