Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Ramsey County vs Cass County

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

$719
Ramsey County (1BR)
$917
Cass County (1BR)
−22%
1BR difference

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

County
Ramsey County
$719/mo 1BR
Population: 11,613
County
Cass County
$917/mo 1BR
Population: 186,328

A 1-bedroom in Ramsey County is 22% cheaper than Cass County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($719 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 Ramsey County Cass County Difference
Studio $602 $768 −$166 (-22%)
1 Bedroom $719 $917 −$198 (-22%)
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. Ramsey County is 25% 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).