Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Benson County vs Cass County

How do Benson County and Cass County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$769
Benson County (1BR)
$917
Cass County (1BR)
−16%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Benson County
$769/mo 1BR
Population: 5,960
County
Cass County
$917/mo 1BR
Population: 186,328

A 1-bedroom in Benson County is 16% cheaper than Cass County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($769 vs $917). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Benson County Cass County Difference
Studio $760 $768 −$8 (-1%)
1 Bedroom $769 $917 −$148 (-16%)
2 Bedroom $873 $1,112 −$239 (-21%)
3 Bedroom $1,214 $1,547 −$333 (-22%)
4 Bedroom $1,464 $1,865 −$401 (-22%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Benson County is 20% below the US average. Cass County is 4% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).