Rent in Douglas County, MN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$991$11,892 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,027 (+3.6%)How much rent can you afford in Douglas County, MN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Douglas County, MN by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $737 | $8,844 | $29,480 | $14.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $772 | $9,264 | $30,880 | $14.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $991 | $11,892 | $39,640 | $19.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,378 | $16,536 | $55,120 | $26.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,441 | $17,292 | $57,640 | $27.71/hr |
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Rent in Douglas County, MN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Douglas County, MN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,027 for a two-bedroom, up 3.6% from $991. A one-bedroom goes from $772 to $785, a studio from $737 to $770.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Douglas County, MN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $772 for a one-bedroom and $991 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,892 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Douglas County, MN?
To keep a $991 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.06 an hour, or $39,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $772 takes $14.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Douglas County, MN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $737, one bedroom $772, two $991, three $1,378 and four $1,441 a month.
Is rent affordable in Douglas County, MN?
For the typical household, earning $79,043 a year ($6,587 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $991 takes 15% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($991 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.06 an hour.