Michigan · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Ogemaw County, MI

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Ogemaw County, MI at $989 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $843. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $19.02 an hour full time, or $39,560 a year. The typical household there would spend 21.7% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,033 (up 4.4%).

Rent in Ogemaw County, MI at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$989$11,868 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,033 (+4.4%)
Studio$682$13/hr needed
1 bedroom$843$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$19.02an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,186$23/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Ogemaw County, MI?

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$989Monthly market rent
Share of gross income21.7%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$39,560To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,367At 30% of $54,666
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Ogemaw 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Ogemaw County, MI, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$682$8,184$27,280$13.12/hr
1 bedroom$843$10,116$33,720$16.21/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$989$11,868$39,560$19.02/hr
3 bedrooms$1,186$14,232$47,440$22.81/hr
4 bedrooms$1,309$15,708$52,360$25.17/hr

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Rent in Ogemaw County, MI: common questions

How much is rent going up in Ogemaw County, MI in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,033 for a two-bedroom, up 4.4% from $989. A one-bedroom goes from $843 to $841, a studio from $682 to $737.

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 Ogemaw County, MI?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $843 for a one-bedroom and $989 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,868 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 Ogemaw County, MI?

To keep a $989 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.02 an hour, or $39,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $843 takes $16.21 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ogemaw County, MI?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $682, one bedroom $843, two $989, three $1,186 and four $1,309 a month.

Is rent affordable in Ogemaw County, MI?

For the typical household, earning $54,666 a year ($4,556 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $989 takes 21.7% 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: ($989 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.02 an hour.