Barnes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 10,826.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$718/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$722/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$948/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,137/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,590/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $703 | $718 | +$15 (+2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $707 | $722 | +$15 (+2.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $948 | +$20 (+2.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,118 | $1,137 | +$19 (+1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,558 | $1,590 | +$32 (+2.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,880
$2,407/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,920
$3,160/month gross
Other Counties in North Dakota
Adams County
1 BR: $702/mo
McKenzie County
1 BR: $1,124/mo
Oliver County
1 BR: $1,030/mo
Ramsey County
1 BR: $719/mo
Ransom County
1 BR: $715/mo
Cavalier County
1 BR: $702/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.