Indiana · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Owen County, IN

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Owen County, IN at $956 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $798. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $18.38 an hour full time, or $38,240 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.4% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 (up 6.1%).

Rent in Owen County, IN at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$956$11,472 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+6.1%)
Studio$770$15/hr needed
1 bedroom$798$15/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$18.38an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,155$22/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Owen 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$956Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.4%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$38,240To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,562At 30% of $62,464
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Owen 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 Owen County, IN, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$770$9,240$30,800$14.81/hr
1 bedroom$798$9,576$31,920$15.35/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$956$11,472$38,240$18.38/hr
3 bedrooms$1,155$13,860$46,200$22.21/hr
4 bedrooms$1,509$18,108$60,360$29.02/hr

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Rent in Owen County, IN: common questions

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

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 6.1% from $956. A one-bedroom goes from $798 to $914, a studio from $770 to $818.

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 Owen County, IN?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $798 for a one-bedroom and $956 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,472 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 Owen County, IN?

To keep a $956 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.38 an hour, or $38,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $798 takes $15.35 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $770, one bedroom $798, two $956, three $1,155 and four $1,509 a month.

Is rent affordable in Owen County, IN?

For the typical household, earning $62,464 a year ($5,205 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $956 takes 18.4% 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: ($956 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.38 an hour.