Rent in Houston County, MN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,166$13,992 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,343 (+15.2%)How much rent can you afford in Houston 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 Houston 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 | $804 | $9,648 | $32,160 | $15.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $889 | $10,668 | $35,560 | $17.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,166 | $13,992 | $46,640 | $22.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,515 | $18,180 | $60,600 | $29.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,903 | $22,836 | $76,120 | $36.60/hr |
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Rent in Houston County, MN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Houston County, MN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,343 for a two-bedroom, up 15.2% from $1,166. A one-bedroom goes from $889 to $1,027, a studio from $804 to $935.
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 Houston County, MN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $889 for a one-bedroom and $1,166 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,992 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 Houston County, MN?
To keep a $1,166 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.42 an hour, or $46,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $889 takes $17.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Houston County, MN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $804, one bedroom $889, two $1,166, three $1,515 and four $1,903 a month.
Is rent affordable in Houston County, MN?
For the typical household, earning $79,825 a year ($6,652 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,166 takes 17.5% 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: ($1,166 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.42 an hour.