Douglas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 39,081.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$737/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$772/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$991/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,378/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,441/mo
↑ 15.7% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $701 | $737 | +$36 (+5.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $754 | $772 | +$18 (+2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $939 | $991 | +$52 (+5.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,240 | $1,378 | +$138 (+11.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,245 | $1,441 | +$196 (+15.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,880
$2,573/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,640
$3,303/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Traverse County
1 BR: $742/mo
Dakota County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Wilkin County
1 BR: $751/mo
Chippewa County
1 BR: $772/mo
Mille Lacs County
1 BR: $856/mo
Freeborn County
1 BR: $742/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.