Mower County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 40,082.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$723/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$799/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,049/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,350/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,461/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $708 | $723 | +$15 (+2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $787 | $799 | +$12 (+1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,033 | $1,049 | +$16 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,350 | +$46 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,390 | $1,461 | +$71 (+5.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,960
$2,663/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,960
$3,497/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Polk County
1 BR: $868/mo
Yellow Medicine County
1 BR: $753/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $742/mo
Pope County
1 BR: $803/mo
Kanabec County
1 BR: $858/mo
Stearns County
1 BR: $919/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.