Benson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in North Dakota. Population: 5,960.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$760/mo
↓ 5.8% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$769/mo
↓ 5.1% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$873/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,214/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,464/mo
↓ 6.0% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $807 | $760 | $-47 (-5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $810 | $769 | $-41 (-5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $873 | $-55 (-5.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,300 | $1,214 | $-86 (-6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,558 | $1,464 | $-94 (-6.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,760
$2,563/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,920
$2,910/month gross
Other Counties in North Dakota
Hettinger County
1 BR: $745/mo
Burke County
1 BR: $665/mo
Rolette County
1 BR: $727/mo
McKenzie County
1 BR: $1,124/mo
Golden Valley County
1 BR: $826/mo
Nelson County
1 BR: $745/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.