Meeker County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 23,352.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$687/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$854/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$997/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,387/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,407/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $687 | +$47 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $785 | $854 | +$69 (+8.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $997 | +$64 (+6.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,387 | +$80 (+6.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,422 | $1,407 | $-15 (-1.1%) |
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
$39,880
$3,323/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Cass County
1 BR: $768/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $973/mo
Itasca County
1 BR: $860/mo
Yellow Medicine County
1 BR: $753/mo
Norman County
1 BR: $742/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $772/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.