Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Stevens County vs Minnesota

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

$755
Stevens County (1BR)
$899
Minnesota (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
Stevens County
$755/mo 1BR
Population: 9,682
State
Minnesota
$899/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Stevens County is 16% cheaper than Minnesota at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($755 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 Stevens County Minnesota Difference
Studio $683 $809 −$126 (-16%)
1 Bedroom $755 $899 −$144 (-16%)
2 Bedroom $991 $1,125 −$134 (-12%)
3 Bedroom $1,378 $1,483 −$105 (-7%)
4 Bedroom $1,662 $1,698 −$36 (-2%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Stevens County is 21% below 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).