Indiana · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Kosciusko County, IN

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Kosciusko County, IN at $1,142 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $881. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $21.96 an hour full time, or $45,680 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.2% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,162 (up 1.8%).

Rent in Kosciusko County, IN at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,142$13,704 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,162 (+1.8%)
Studio$875$17/hr needed
1 bedroom$881$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$21.96an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,385$27/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Kosciusko 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$1,142Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.2%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$45,680To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,883At 30% of $75,317
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko County, IN, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$875$10,500$35,000$16.83/hr
1 bedroom$881$10,572$35,240$16.94/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,142$13,704$45,680$21.96/hr
3 bedrooms$1,385$16,620$55,400$26.63/hr
4 bedrooms$1,560$18,720$62,400$30.00/hr

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Rent in Kosciusko County, IN: common questions

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

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,162 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $1,142. A one-bedroom goes from $881 to $888, a studio from $875 to $882.

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 Kosciusko County, IN?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $881 for a one-bedroom and $1,142 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,704 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 Kosciusko County, IN?

To keep a $1,142 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.96 an hour, or $45,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $881 takes $16.94 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $875, one bedroom $881, two $1,142, three $1,385 and four $1,560 a month.

Is rent affordable in Kosciusko County, IN?

For the typical household, earning $75,317 a year ($6,276 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,142 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,142 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.96 an hour.