FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Berrien County
Studio
$816
1BR
$902
2BR
$1,184
3BR
$1,556
4BR
$1,568
Berrien County, Michigan
FIPS 26021 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Niles-Benton Harbor, MI MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $816 | $9,792 |
| 1-Bedroom | $902 | $10,824 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,184 | $14,208 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,556 | $18,672 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,568 | $18,816 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,184/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$47,360/yr ($3,947/mo). Area Median Income is $92,200.
At MI's state minimum wage of $12.48/hr, a worker would need to work 73 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $816 | $902 | $1,184 | $1,556 | $1,568 |
| FY2025 | $790 | $878 | $1,152 | $1,488 | $1,527 |
| FY2024 | $722 | $811 | $1,065 | $1,364 | $1,431 |
| FY2023 | $718 | $736 | $957 | $1,229 | $1,366 |
| FY2022 | $646 | $655 | $845 | $1,094 | $1,252 |
| FY2021 | $615 | $619 | $801 | $1,034 | $1,196 |
| FY2020 | $574 | $582 | $767 | $978 | $1,139 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $92,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,400 | $22,150 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $32,300 | $36,900 | $41,500 | $46,100 | $49,800 | $53,500 |
| 80% AMI | $51,650 | $59,000 | $66,400 | $73,750 | $79,650 | $85,550 |