FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Calhoun County
Studio
$833
1BR
$976
2BR
$1,176
3BR
$1,410
4BR
$1,565
Calhoun County, Michigan
FIPS 26025 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Battle Creek, MI MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $833 | $9,996 |
| 1-Bedroom | $976 | $11,712 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,176 | $14,112 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,410 | $16,920 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,565 | $18,780 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,176/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$47,040/yr ($3,920/mo). Area Median Income is $80,700.
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 | $833 | $976 | $1,176 | $1,410 | $1,565 |
| FY2025 | $777 | $899 | $1,090 | $1,313 | $1,491 |
| FY2024 | $745 | $854 | $1,038 | $1,291 | $1,488 |
| FY2023 | $697 | $779 | $958 | $1,224 | $1,397 |
| FY2022 | $602 | $670 | $841 | $1,091 | $1,183 |
| FY2021 | $552 | $661 | $837 | $1,074 | $1,148 |
| FY2020 | $517 | $632 | $794 | $1,028 | $1,076 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $80,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $29,300 | $33,450 | $37,650 | $41,800 | $45,150 | $48,500 |
| 80% AMI | $46,850 | $53,550 | $60,250 | $66,900 | $72,300 | $77,650 |