Pope County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 11,312.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$726/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$803/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,053/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,263/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,394/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $726 | +$24 (+3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $781 | $803 | +$22 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,024 | $1,053 | +$29 (+2.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,234 | $1,263 | +$29 (+2.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,358 | $1,394 | +$36 (+2.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,120
$2,677/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,120
$3,510/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Houston County
1 BR: $889/mo
Otter Tail County
1 BR: $749/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $973/mo
Watonwan County
1 BR: $842/mo
Mille Lacs County
1 BR: $856/mo
Grant 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.