Rent in Itasca County, MN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,074$12,888 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,164 (+8.4%)How much rent can you afford in Itasca 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 Itasca 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 | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | $14.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $10,320 | $34,400 | $16.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,074 | $12,888 | $42,960 | $20.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,401 | $16,812 | $56,040 | $26.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,516 | $18,192 | $60,640 | $29.15/hr |
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Rent in Itasca County, MN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Itasca County, MN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,164 for a two-bedroom, up 8.4% from $1,074. A one-bedroom goes from $860 to $924, a studio from $754 to $811.
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 Itasca County, MN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $860 for a one-bedroom and $1,074 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,888 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 Itasca County, MN?
To keep a $1,074 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.65 an hour, or $42,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $860 takes $16.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Itasca County, MN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $754, one bedroom $860, two $1,074, three $1,401 and four $1,516 a month.
Is rent affordable in Itasca County, MN?
For the typical household, earning $68,603 a year ($5,717 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,074 takes 18.8% 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: ($1,074 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.65 an hour.
