Itasca County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 45,054.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$754/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$860/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,074/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,401/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,516/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $747 | $754 | +$7 (+0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 | $860 | +$66 (+8.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,007 | $1,074 | +$67 (+6.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,401 | +$133 (+10.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,392 | $1,516 | +$124 (+8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,400
$2,867/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,960
$3,580/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Kandiyohi County
1 BR: $787/mo
Traverse County
1 BR: $742/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $846/mo
Stearns County
1 BR: $919/mo
Mahnomen County
1 BR: $742/mo
Beltrami County
1 BR: $876/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.