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Average Rent in Benton County, Minnesota

The median 2 bedroom fair market rent across Benton County's 5 tracked ZIP codes is $1,270 for FY2026, and typical market asking rent runs around $1,133. Rents here moved +4.1 percent year over year.

Median 2BR FMR, FY2026
$1,270
HUD SAFMR, 5 ZIP codes
Median market asking rent
$1,133
Zillow ZORI, 1 ZIP code tracked
Median change vs prior year
+4.1%
2 bedroom FMR, year over year
ZIP codes covered
5
with HUD SAFMR data

Biggest movers in Benton County

Biggest increase
+14.5%
Rice 56367, 2 bedroom FMR
Biggest decrease
+2.8%
Gilman 56333, 2 bedroom FMR

Rent by ZIP code in Benton County

ZIPCity2BR FMRYoYMarket rent
56329Foley$1,520+4.1%
56379Sauk Rapids$1,520+4.1%$1,133
56357Oak Park$1,270+6.7%
56367Rice$1,260+14.5%
56333Gilman$1,100+2.8%

FMR is the HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP, the 40th percentile of gross rents. Market rent is the latest Zillow ZORI where Zillow covers that ZIP.

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Questions about rent in Benton County

What is the average rent in Benton County, MN?

The median 2 bedroom HUD fair market rent across Benton County's 5 tracked ZIP codes is $1,270 for FY2026. Typical market asking rent runs around $1,133 per Zillow. Rent varies by ZIP, so use the table on this page for a specific area.

Which ZIP in Benton County had the biggest rent change?

Rice 56367 saw the biggest increase, +14.5 percent year over year. Gilman 56333 saw the biggest decrease, +2.8 percent.

What is Fair Market Rent and why does it matter?

Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of the 40th percentile gross rent for a ZIP code. It sets Section 8 payment standards, so it is the rent a voucher will support there. Investors use it as a conservative floor when underwriting rental income.

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