Rent in Livingston County, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,457$17,484 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,477 (+1.4%)How much rent can you afford in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 | $1,005 | $12,060 | $40,200 | $19.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,264 | $15,168 | $50,560 | $24.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,457 | $17,484 | $58,280 | $28.02/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,026 | $24,312 | $81,040 | $38.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,285 | $27,420 | $91,400 | $43.94/hr |
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Rent in Livingston County, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Livingston County, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,477 for a two-bedroom, up 1.4% from $1,457. A one-bedroom goes from $1,264 to $1,291, a studio from $1,005 to $1,168.
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 Livingston County, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,264 for a one-bedroom and $1,457 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,484 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 Livingston County, MI?
To keep a $1,457 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.02 an hour, or $58,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,264 takes $24.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Livingston County, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,005, one bedroom $1,264, two $1,457, three $2,026 and four $2,285 a month.
Is rent affordable in Livingston County, MI?
For the typical household, earning $103,039 a year ($8,587 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,457 takes 17% 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: ($1,457 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.02 an hour.