Rent in Sullivan County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,028$12,336 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,067 (+3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Sullivan County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Sullivan 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.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $758 | $9,096 | $30,320 | $14.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | $15.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,028 | $12,336 | $41,120 | $19.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,251 | $15,012 | $50,040 | $24.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $20,640 | $68,800 | $33.08/hr |
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Rent in Sullivan County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sullivan County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,067 for a two-bedroom, up 3.8% from $1,028. A one-bedroom goes from $783 to $816, a studio from $758 to $810.
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 Sullivan County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $783 for a one-bedroom and $1,028 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,336 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 Sullivan County, IN?
To keep a $1,028 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.77 an hour, or $41,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $783 takes $15.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sullivan County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $758, one bedroom $783, two $1,028, three $1,251 and four $1,720 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sullivan County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $56,204 a year ($4,684 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,028 takes 21.9% 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: ($1,028 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.77 an hour.