Crow Wing County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 66,558.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$772/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$854/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,120/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,345/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,569/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $717 | $772 | +$55 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $797 | $854 | +$57 (+7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,045 | $1,120 | +$75 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,345 | +$79 (+6.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,500 | $1,569 | +$69 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,160
$2,847/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,800
$3,733/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Watonwan County
1 BR: $842/mo
Koochiching County
1 BR: $742/mo
Meeker County
1 BR: $854/mo
Norman County
1 BR: $742/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $768/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $917/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.