Otter Tail County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 60,072.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$678/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$749/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$983/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,367/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $649 | $678 | +$29 (+4.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $749 | +$28 (+3.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $946 | $983 | +$37 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,367 | +$60 (+4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,381 | $1,432 | +$51 (+3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,960
$2,497/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,320
$3,277/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Lincoln County
1 BR: $742/mo
Aitkin County
1 BR: $742/mo
Roseau County
1 BR: $867/mo
Beltrami County
1 BR: $876/mo
Brown County
1 BR: $742/mo
Benton 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.