Rent in Polk County, MN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,089$13,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (−6.9%)How much rent can you afford in Polk 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 Polk 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 | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $868 | $10,416 | $34,720 | $16.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,089 | $13,068 | $43,560 | $20.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,515 | $18,180 | $60,600 | $29.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,827 | $21,924 | $73,080 | $35.13/hr |
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Rent in Polk County, MN: common questions
How much is rent going down in Polk County, MN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, down 6.9% from $1,089. A one-bedroom goes from $868 to $821, a studio from $863 to $816.
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 Polk County, MN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $868 for a one-bedroom and $1,089 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,068 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 Polk County, MN?
To keep a $1,089 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.94 an hour, or $43,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $868 takes $16.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Polk County, MN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $863, one bedroom $868, two $1,089, three $1,515 and four $1,827 a month.
Is rent affordable in Polk County, MN?
For the typical household, earning $73,107 a year ($6,092 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,089 takes 17.9% 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: ($1,089 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.94 an hour.