Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Carver County vs Minnesota
How do Carver County and Minnesota rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,405
- Carver County (1BR)
- $899
- Minnesota (1BR)
- +56%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Carver County is 56% more expensive than Minnesota at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,405 vs $899). 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 | Carver County | Minnesota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,242 | $809 | +$433 (+54%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,405 | $899 | +$506 (+56%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,709 | $1,125 | +$584 (+52%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,262 | $1,483 | +$779 (+53%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,531 | $1,698 | +$833 (+49%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Carver County is 47% above the US average. Minnesota is 6% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).