Wadena County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 14,108.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$701/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$783/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,218/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,345/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $643 | $701 | +$58 (+9.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $738 | $783 | +$45 (+6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $937 | $1,016 | +$79 (+8.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,218 | +$89 (+7.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,345 | +$103 (+8.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,320
$2,610/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Chisago County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Todd County
1 BR: $742/mo
McLeod County
1 BR: $865/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $917/mo
Lyon County
1 BR: $834/mo
Goodhue County
1 BR: $901/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.