Benton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 41,300.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$874/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$919/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,206/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,604/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,873/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $856 | $874 | +$18 (+2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $883 | $919 | +$36 (+4.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,151 | $1,206 | +$55 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,510 | $1,604 | +$94 (+6.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,798 | $1,873 | +$75 (+4.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,240
$4,020/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Morrison County
1 BR: $757/mo
Yellow Medicine County
1 BR: $753/mo
Chisago County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Isanti County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Mahnomen County
1 BR: $742/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $1,405/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.