Mille Lacs County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 26,680.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$850/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$856/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,123/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,346/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,884/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $850 | +$20 (+2.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 | $856 | +$21 (+2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,096 | $1,123 | +$27 (+2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,334 | $1,346 | +$12 (+0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,840 | $1,884 | +$44 (+2.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,240
$2,853/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,920
$3,743/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Jackson County
1 BR: $846/mo
Faribault County
1 BR: $790/mo
Fillmore County
1 BR: $779/mo
Lac qui Parle County
1 BR: $833/mo
Carlton County
1 BR: $978/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.