Freeborn County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 30,857.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$672/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$974/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,283/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $672 | +$32 (+5.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $742 | +$31 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $974 | +$41 (+4.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,283 | +$83 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,354 | $1,432 | +$78 (+5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,960
$3,247/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Nobles County
1 BR: $799/mo
Swift County
1 BR: $768/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $768/mo
Big Stone County
1 BR: $816/mo
Watonwan County
1 BR: $842/mo
St. Louis County
1 BR: $978/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.