Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
St. Louis County vs Minnesota
How do St. Louis County and Minnesota rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $978
- St. Louis County (1BR)
- $899
- Minnesota (1BR)
- +9%
- 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 St. Louis County is 9% more expensive than Minnesota at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($978 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 | St. Louis County | Minnesota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $849 | $809 | +$40 (+5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $978 | $899 | +$79 (+9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,125 | +$107 (+10%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,689 | $1,483 | +$206 (+14%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,067 | $1,698 | +$369 (+22%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. St. Louis County is 2% 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).