Indiana · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Fulton County, IN

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Fulton County, IN at $962 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $733. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $18.50 an hour full time, or $38,480 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.8% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,034 (up 7.5%).

Rent in Fulton County, IN at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$962$11,544 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,034 (+7.5%)
Studio$689$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$733$14/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$18.50an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,153$22/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Fulton County, IN?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$962Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.8%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$38,480To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,534At 30% of $61,360
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Fulton 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Fulton County, IN, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$689$8,268$27,560$13.25/hr
1 bedroom$733$8,796$29,320$14.10/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$962$11,544$38,480$18.50/hr
3 bedrooms$1,153$13,836$46,120$22.17/hr
4 bedrooms$1,274$15,288$50,960$24.50/hr

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Rent in Fulton County, IN: common questions

How much is rent going up in Fulton County, IN in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,034 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $962. A one-bedroom goes from $733 to $790, a studio from $689 to $774.

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 Fulton County, IN?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $733 for a one-bedroom and $962 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,544 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 Fulton County, IN?

To keep a $962 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.50 an hour, or $38,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $733 takes $14.10 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fulton County, IN?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $689, one bedroom $733, two $962, three $1,153 and four $1,274 a month.

Is rent affordable in Fulton County, IN?

For the typical household, earning $61,360 a year ($5,113 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $962 takes 18.8% 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: ($962 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.50 an hour.