Pine County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 29,090.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$834/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$839/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,101/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,320/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,458/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $834 | +$34 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $806 | $839 | +$33 (+4.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,057 | $1,101 | +$44 (+4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,320 | +$47 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,401 | $1,458 | +$57 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,560
$2,797/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,040
$3,670/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Steele County
1 BR: $870/mo
Otter Tail County
1 BR: $749/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $868/mo
Crow Wing County
1 BR: $854/mo
Waseca County
1 BR: $742/mo
Traverse 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.