Blue Earth County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 69,022.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$971/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$977/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,171/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,629/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,916/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $963 | $971 | +$8 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $969 | $977 | +$8 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,174 | $1,171 | $-3 (-0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,645 | $1,629 | $-16 (-1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,971 | $1,916 | $-55 (-2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,080
$3,257/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,840
$3,903/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Beltrami County
1 BR: $876/mo
Sherburne County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Stearns County
1 BR: $919/mo
Traverse County
1 BR: $742/mo
Brown County
1 BR: $742/mo
Hubbard County
1 BR: $768/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.