Rent in Leelanau County, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,497$17,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,500 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Leelanau County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Leelanau County, MI 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 | $1,106 | $13,272 | $44,240 | $21.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,366 | $16,392 | $54,640 | $26.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,497 | $17,964 | $59,880 | $28.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,795 | $21,540 | $71,800 | $34.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,982 | $23,784 | $79,280 | $38.12/hr |
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Rent in Leelanau County, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Leelanau County, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,500 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,497. A one-bedroom goes from $1,366 to $1,316, a studio from $1,106 to $1,308.
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 Leelanau County, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,366 for a one-bedroom and $1,497 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,964 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 Leelanau County, MI?
To keep a $1,497 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.79 an hour, or $59,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,366 takes $26.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Leelanau County, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,106, one bedroom $1,366, two $1,497, three $1,795 and four $1,982 a month.
Is rent affordable in Leelanau County, MI?
For the typical household, earning $99,422 a year ($8,285 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,497 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: ($1,497 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.79 an hour.