Minnesota · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Itasca County, MN

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Itasca County, MN at $1,074 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $860. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $20.65 an hour full time, or $42,960 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.8% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,164 (up 8.4%).

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%)
Studio$754$15/hr needed
1 bedroom$860$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$20.65an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,401$27/hr needed

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.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,074Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.8%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$42,960To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,715At 30% of $68,603
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Itasca County, MN, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly 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.