Rent in Jackson County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,059$12,708 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,142 (+7.8%)How much rent can you afford in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 | $802 | $9,624 | $32,080 | $15.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $807 | $9,684 | $32,280 | $15.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,059 | $12,708 | $42,360 | $20.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,328 | $15,936 | $53,120 | $25.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,402 | $16,824 | $56,080 | $26.96/hr |
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Rent in Jackson County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jackson County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,142 for a two-bedroom, up 7.8% from $1,059. A one-bedroom goes from $807 to $873, a studio from $802 to $867.
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 Jackson County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $807 for a one-bedroom and $1,059 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,708 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 Jackson County, IN?
To keep a $1,059 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.37 an hour, or $42,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $807 takes $15.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jackson County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $802, one bedroom $807, two $1,059, three $1,328 and four $1,402 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jackson County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $70,262 a year ($5,855 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,059 takes 18.1% 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: ($1,059 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.37 an hour.