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Average Rent in Brown County, Minnesota

The median 2 bedroom fair market rent across Brown County's 7 tracked ZIP codes is $970 for FY2026. Rents here moved +4.3 percent year over year.

Median 2BR FMR, FY2026
$970
HUD SAFMR, 7 ZIP codes
Median change vs prior year
+4.3%
2 bedroom FMR, year over year
ZIP codes covered
7
with HUD SAFMR data

Biggest movers in Brown County

Biggest increase
+4.3%
Springfield 56087, 2 bedroom FMR
Biggest decrease
+1.0%
Essig 56030, 2 bedroom FMR

Rent by ZIP code in Brown County

ZIPCity2BR FMRYoYMarket rent
56041Hanska$1,140+2.7%
56073New Ulm$1,060+3.9%
56030Essig$1,030+1.0%
56019Comfrey$970+4.3%
56084Searles$970+4.3%
56085Sleepy Eye$970+4.3%
56087Springfield$970+4.3%

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 Brown County

What is the average rent in Brown County, MN?

The median 2 bedroom HUD fair market rent across Brown County's 7 tracked ZIP codes is $970 for FY2026. Rent varies by ZIP, so use the table on this page for a specific area.

Which ZIP in Brown County had the biggest rent change?

Springfield 56087 saw the biggest increase, +4.3 percent year over year. Essig 56030 saw the biggest decrease, +1.0 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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