Watonwan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Minnesota. Population: 11,205.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$842/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,283/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $671 | +$31 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $829 | $842 | +$13 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,283 | +$51 (+4.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,288 | +$51 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,680
$2,807/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Minnesota
Ramsey County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Meeker County
1 BR: $854/mo
Carlton County
1 BR: $978/mo
Roseau County
1 BR: $867/mo
Wadena County
1 BR: $783/mo
Red Lake 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.