Houston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 18,826.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$804/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$889/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,166/mo
↓ 2.6% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,515/mo
↓ 4.1% YoY
-1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,903/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
+8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $821 | $804 | $-17 (-2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $912 | $889 | $-23 (-2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,197 | $1,166 | $-31 (-2.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,579 | $1,515 | $-64 (-4.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,990 | $1,903 | $-87 (-4.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,560
$2,963/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,640
$3,887/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Clay County
1 BR: $917/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $846/mo
Roseau County
1 BR: $867/mo
Waseca County
1 BR: $742/mo
Mower County
1 BR: $799/mo
Cottonwood County
1 BR: $766/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.