Cass County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 30,288.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$729/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$768/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,300/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,632/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $737 | $729 | $-8 (-1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $853 | $768 | $-85 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $944 | $973 | +$29 (+3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,240 | $1,300 | +$60 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,519 | $1,632 | +$113 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,720
$2,560/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Cottonwood County
1 BR: $766/mo
Wadena County
1 BR: $783/mo
Isanti County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Cook County
1 BR: $888/mo
Renville County
1 BR: $781/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $917/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.