Rent in Gibson County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,001$12,012 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,083 (+8.2%)How much rent can you afford in Gibson 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 Gibson 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 | $766 | $9,192 | $30,640 | $14.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $771 | $9,252 | $30,840 | $14.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,001 | $12,012 | $40,040 | $19.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,262 | $15,144 | $50,480 | $24.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,361 | $16,332 | $54,440 | $26.17/hr |
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Rent in Gibson County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gibson County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,083 for a two-bedroom, up 8.2% from $1,001. A one-bedroom goes from $771 to $828, a studio from $766 to $822.
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 Gibson County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $771 for a one-bedroom and $1,001 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,012 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 Gibson County, IN?
To keep a $1,001 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.25 an hour, or $40,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $771 takes $14.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gibson County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $766, one bedroom $771, two $1,001, three $1,262 and four $1,361 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gibson County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $67,573 a year ($5,631 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,001 takes 17.8% 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: ($1,001 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.25 an hour.