Kanabec County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 16,145.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$858/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,387/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $671 | +$31 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 | $858 | +$42 (+5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,353 | +$46 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,371 | $1,387 | +$16 (+1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,320
$2,860/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Marshall County
1 BR: $742/mo
St. Louis County
1 BR: $978/mo
Cook County
1 BR: $888/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $889/mo
Norman County
1 BR: $742/mo
Wright County
1 BR: $1,405/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.