Rent in Wells County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$991$11,892 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,102 (+11.2%)How much rent can you afford in Wells 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 Wells 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 | $750 | $9,000 | $30,000 | $14.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $755 | $9,060 | $30,200 | $14.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $991 | $11,892 | $39,640 | $19.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,203 | $14,436 | $48,120 | $23.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,393 | $16,716 | $55,720 | $26.79/hr |
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Rent in Wells County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wells County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,102 for a two-bedroom, up 11.2% from $991. A one-bedroom goes from $755 to $842, a studio from $750 to $837.
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 Wells County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $755 for a one-bedroom and $991 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,892 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 Wells County, IN?
To keep a $991 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.06 an hour, or $39,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $755 takes $14.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wells County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $750, one bedroom $755, two $991, three $1,203 and four $1,393 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wells County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $71,957 a year ($5,996 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $991 takes 16.5% 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: ($991 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.06 an hour.