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Average Rent in Carlton County, Minnesota

The median 2 bedroom fair market rent across Carlton County's 11 tracked ZIP codes is $1,180 for FY2026, and typical market asking rent runs around $1,160. Rents here moved +6.2 percent year over year.

Median 2BR FMR, FY2026
$1,180
HUD SAFMR, 11 ZIP codes
Median market asking rent
$1,160
Zillow ZORI, 1 ZIP code tracked
Median change vs prior year
+6.2%
2 bedroom FMR, year over year
ZIP codes covered
11
with HUD SAFMR data

Biggest movers in Carlton County

Biggest increase
+13.9%
Kettle River 55757, 2 bedroom FMR
Biggest decrease
+0.0%
Cromwell 55726, 2 bedroom FMR

Rent by ZIP code in Carlton County

ZIPCity2BR FMRYoYMarket rent
55733Esko$1,740+8.1%
55797Wrenshall$1,380+6.2%
55720Cloquet$1,260+4.1%$1,160
55780Sawyer$1,220+5.2%
55707Barnum$1,210+8.0%
55749Holyoke$1,180+4.4%
55767Moose Lake$1,160+8.4%
55757Kettle River$1,150+13.9%
55726Cromwell$1,140+0.0%
55718Carlton$1,080+6.9%
55798Wright$1,030+2.0%

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 Carlton County

What is the average rent in Carlton County, MN?

The median 2 bedroom HUD fair market rent across Carlton County's 11 tracked ZIP codes is $1,180 for FY2026. Typical market asking rent runs around $1,160 per Zillow. Rent varies by ZIP, so use the table on this page for a specific area.

Which ZIP in Carlton County had the biggest rent change?

Kettle River 55757 saw the biggest increase, +13.9 percent year over year. Cromwell 55726 saw the biggest decrease, +0.0 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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