Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Grant County, Indiana
Grant County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,014 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $853 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,014
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 22% less than in Indiana
- Typical rent
- $853
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 20% less than in Indiana
- Wage needed
- $19.50
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 12% less than in Indiana
Only here
Renting in Grant County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Grant County has the 4th lowest typical household income of the 92 counties in Indiana ($53,522).
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Among the neighboring counties, Blackford County has the lowest typical rent ($699), 18% below the $853 in Grant County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Grant County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Grant County was $1,003 a month in September 2026: 8.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $748 | $14.38 | $29,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $804 | $15.46 | $32,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,014 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,329 | $25.56 | $53,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,488 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
HUD area: Grant County, IN. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 25 ZIP codes in Grant County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 46930 to $1,270 in 46987. 17 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,014).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 46919 | Grant County, IN | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
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| 46919 | Kokomo, IN | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
| 46919 | Miami County, IN | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
| 46919 | Wabash County, IN | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
| 46928 | Anderson, IN | $810 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 46928 | Grant County, IN | $810 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 46928 | Kokomo, IN | $810 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 46930 | Grant County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 46933 | Grant County, IN | $770 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,530 |
| 46938 | Grant County, IN | $860 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,720 |
| 46952 | Blackford County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 46952 | Grant County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 46952 | Huntington County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 46952 | Wells County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 46953 | Blackford County, IN | $760 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,510 |
| 46953 | Grant County, IN | $760 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,510 |
| 46957 | Grant County, IN | $910 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
| 46986 | Grant County, IN | $810 | $870 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,610 |
| 46987 | Grant County, IN | $940 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $1,860 |
| 46989 | Blackford County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,520 |
| 46989 | Grant County, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,520 |
| 46989 | Muncie, IN | $750 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,520 |
| 46991 | Grant County, IN | $820 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,630 |
| 46991 | Huntington County, IN | $820 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,630 |
| 46991 | Wells County, IN | $820 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,630 |
- 46919 · Grant County, IN $1,020$1,280
- 46919 · Kokomo, IN $1,020$1,280
- 46919 · Miami County, IN $1,020$1,280
- 46919 · Wabash County, IN $1,020$1,280
- 46928 · Anderson, IN $1,090$1,440
- 46928 · Grant County, IN $1,090$1,440
- 46928 · Kokomo, IN $1,090$1,440
- 46930 · Grant County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46933 · Grant County, IN $1,040$1,360
- 46938 · Grant County, IN $1,170$1,530
- 46952 · Blackford County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46952 · Grant County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46952 · Huntington County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46952 · Wells County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46953 · Blackford County, IN $1,030$1,350
- 46953 · Grant County, IN $1,030$1,350
- 46957 · Grant County, IN $1,230$1,610
- 46986 · Grant County, IN $1,100$1,440
- 46987 · Grant County, IN $1,270$1,660
- 46989 · Blackford County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46989 · Grant County, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46989 · Muncie, IN $1,010$1,340
- 46991 · Grant County, IN $1,110$1,450
- 46991 · Huntington County, IN $1,110$1,450
- 46991 · Wells County, IN $1,110$1,450
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Grant County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Indiana, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
7,303 households rent in Grant County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 18%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Grant 42%
- Indiana 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Grant County
HUD lists 22 properties with homes for low-income households in Grant County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 3
- HUD-assisted
- 17
- public housing
- 2
1,166 homes in all; 1,043 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Prince Hall Plaza HUD-assisted 3678 Prince Hall Dr, Marion 46953 132 low-income homes · For families · (765) 674-9734
- Cambridge Square Marion HUD-assisted 1525 W Timberview Dr, Marion 46952 124 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 662-0023
- Norman Manor Public housing 121 N Washington St, Marion 46952 119 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Marion, IN · Average payment: $361 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (765) 664-5194
- Mason Homes Public housing 1202 Upton St, Marion 46953 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Marion, IN · Average payment: $468 a month · Average wait: 10 months · Homes at several sites · (765) 664-5194
- Hilltop Towers HUD-assisted 520 W Nelson St, Marion 46952 98 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 664-5196
- Greentree West Apartments, Phase I HUD-assisted 418 Greentree Dr, Marion 46952 90 low-income homes · For families · (765) 664-0645
- Riverside Apartments HUD-assisted 708 N River Dr, Marion 46952 51 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 664-5194
- Prince Hall Towers HUD-assisted 3746 Prince Hall Dr, Marion 46953 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (765) 674-9734
- Springhill Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1502 S Maple St, Marion 46953 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2003
- Gaslight Apartments HUD-assisted 111 S Third St, Converse 46919 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 395-3331
- Providence Place of Marion HUD-assisted 1821 W Bradford St, Marion 46952 25 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 664-5957
- Lyons Manor HUD-assisted 1845 W 11th St, Marion 46953 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (765) 664-9037
- Pine Meadows Apartments HUD-assisted 1501 E Bradford St, Marion 46952 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (765) 662-3971
- Nba Flinn Place HUD-assisted 612 W 12th St, Marion 46953 23 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 668-8115
- Providence Place of Marion II HUD-assisted 1821 W Bradford St, Marion 46952 21 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 664-5957
- Carey Court HUD-assisted 2900 S Carey St, Marion 46953 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (765) 662-9029
- Gas City School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 E South A St, Gas City 46933 19 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Providence Place of Marion III HUD-assisted 1825 W Bradford St, Marion 46952 19 low-income homes · For older adults · (765) 664-5957
- Northgate Village Cooperative II HUD-assisted 1648 W Spring Dr, Marion 46952 70 homes, 14 low-income · For families · (765) 662-9826
- Northgate Village Cooperative I HUD-assisted 1648 W Spring Dr, Marion 46952 14 low-income homes · For families · (765) 662-9826
- Stepping Stone HUD-assisted 1623 W 6th St, Marion 46953 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (765) 651-0954
- Fairview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 S 10th St, Gas City 46933 66 homes
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Grant County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Grant County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,850 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,950 | $54,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,200 | $61,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
Area median income: $61,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Grant County, IN. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $673 – $823
- 1 bedroom $724 – $884
- 2 bedrooms $913 – $1,115
- 3 bedrooms $1,196 – $1,462
- 4 bedrooms $1,339 – $1,637
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Marion, IN Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 509 vouchers · 219 public housing units (765) 664-5194 Housing Authority of the City of Marion, IN: mha@marionha.com
Housing agencies in Indiana Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Indiana
What Indiana law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Ind. Code §32-31-3-12(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- Ind. Code §32-31-1-6
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 days
- Ind. Code §32-31-5-4
- Only a court order can remove youInd. Code §32-31-5-6(c)
- Protection from retaliationInd. Code §32-31-8.5-5
Help
Where to get help with rent in Grant County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Grant County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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The Affordable Housing Corporation of Marion, Indiana
812 S Washington St, Marion
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Grant County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Indiana, the average home bill was $133 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,028
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,014
- Security deposit
- $1,014
- Total
- $2,028
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Grant County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $748; 1 bedroom: $804; 2 bedrooms: $1,014; 3 bedrooms: $1,329; 4 bedrooms: $1,488. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Grant County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,014) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour full time, or $40,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Grant County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $42,400 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Grant County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $913 and $1,115 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Grant County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 46930 to $1,270 in 46987. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Grant County?
HUD lists 22 properties with homes for low-income households in Grant County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Grant County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Grant County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Indiana, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).