Rent in Meeker County, MN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$997$11,964 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,089 (+9.2%)How much rent can you afford in Meeker 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 Meeker 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 | $687 | $8,244 | $27,480 | $13.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | $16.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $997 | $11,964 | $39,880 | $19.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,387 | $16,644 | $55,480 | $26.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,407 | $16,884 | $56,280 | $27.06/hr |
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Rent in Meeker County, MN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Meeker County, MN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,089 for a two-bedroom, up 9.2% from $997. A one-bedroom goes from $854 to $954, a studio from $687 to $758.
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 Meeker County, MN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $854 for a one-bedroom and $997 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,964 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 Meeker County, MN?
To keep a $997 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.17 an hour, or $39,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $854 takes $16.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Meeker County, MN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $687, one bedroom $854, two $997, three $1,387 and four $1,407 a month.
Is rent affordable in Meeker County, MN?
For the typical household, earning $75,446 a year ($6,287 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $997 takes 15.9% 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: ($997 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.17 an hour.