Stevens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 9,682.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$683/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$755/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$991/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,378/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,662/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $683 | +$43 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $755 | +$44 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $991 | +$58 (+6.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,378 | +$71 (+5.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,662 | +$95 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,200
$2,517/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,640
$3,303/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Hennepin County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Houston County
1 BR: $889/mo
Ramsey County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Pine County
1 BR: $839/mo
Aitkin 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.