Rent in Shiawassee County, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,066$12,792 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,085 (+1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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 | $787 | $9,444 | $31,480 | $15.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $812 | $9,744 | $32,480 | $15.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,066 | $12,792 | $42,640 | $20.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,428 | $17,136 | $57,120 | $27.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,571 | $18,852 | $62,840 | $30.21/hr |
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Rent in Shiawassee County, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Shiawassee County, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,085 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $1,066. A one-bedroom goes from $812 to $829, a studio from $787 to $798.
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 Shiawassee County, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $812 for a one-bedroom and $1,066 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,792 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 Shiawassee County, MI?
To keep a $1,066 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.50 an hour, or $42,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $812 takes $15.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Shiawassee County, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $787, one bedroom $812, two $1,066, three $1,428 and four $1,571 a month.
Is rent affordable in Shiawassee County, MI?
For the typical household, earning $67,404 a year ($5,617 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,066 takes 19% 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: ($1,066 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.50 an hour.