Rent in Ottawa County, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,519$18,228 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,546 (+1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 | $1,047 | $12,564 | $41,880 | $20.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,333 | $15,996 | $53,320 | $25.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,519 | $18,228 | $60,760 | $29.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $23,160 | $77,200 | $37.12/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,256 | $27,072 | $90,240 | $43.38/hr |
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Living and working in Ottawa County, MI
Rent in Ottawa County, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ottawa County, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,546 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $1,519. A one-bedroom goes from $1,333 to $1,357, a studio from $1,047 to $1,077.
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 Ottawa County, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,333 for a one-bedroom and $1,519 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,228 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 Ottawa County, MI?
To keep a $1,519 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.21 an hour, or $60,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,333 takes $25.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ottawa County, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,047, one bedroom $1,333, two $1,519, three $1,930 and four $2,256 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ottawa County, MI?
For the typical household, earning $90,502 a year ($7,542 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,519 takes 20.1% 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: ($1,519 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $60,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.21 an hour.