Big Stone County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 5,161.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,178/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,329/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $671 | +$31 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 | $816 | +$22 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,194 | $1,178 | $-16 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,329 | $1,329 | $0 (0.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Renville County
1 BR: $781/mo
Le Sueur County
1 BR: $822/mo
Hennepin County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Nicollet County
1 BR: $977/mo
Dakota County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
McLeod County
1 BR: $865/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.