HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in St. Louis County, MN?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,232 a month. Rents run from $849 for a studio up to $2,067 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in St. Louis County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $849 |
| 1 Bedroom | $978 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,232 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,689 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,067 |
How does St. Louis County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Minnesota.
Higher rent than 84% of counties in Minnesota · 15th of 87
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isanti County | $1,709 |
| 1 | Sherburne County | $1,709 |
| 1 | Carver County | $1,709 |
| … 11 more … | ||
| 15 | St. Louis County(you are here) | $1,232 |
| … 69 more … | ||
| 50 | Yellow Medicine County | $973 |
| 50 | Big Stone County | $973 |
| 50 | Brown County | $973 |
More data for St. Louis County, Minnesota
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
ZIP codes in St. Louis County
The FMR figures above apply to all 44 ZIP codes in St. Louis County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in St. Louis County, MN for 2026?
In St. Louis County, Minnesota, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,232 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $849 for a studio to $2,067 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in St. Louis County, MN?
A two-bedroom in St. Louis County, Minnesota has a Fair Market Rent of $1,232 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in St. Louis County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in St. Louis County, MN?
Every ZIP code in St. Louis County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in St. Louis County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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