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Average Rent in Houston County, Minnesota

The median 2 bedroom fair market rent across Houston County's 7 tracked ZIP codes is $1,080 for FY2026. Rents here moved +6.9 percent year over year.

Median 2BR FMR, FY2026
$1,080
HUD SAFMR, 7 ZIP codes
Median change vs prior year
+6.9%
2 bedroom FMR, year over year
ZIP codes covered
7
with HUD SAFMR data

Biggest movers in Houston County

Biggest increase
+6.9%
Houston 55943, 2 bedroom FMR
Biggest decrease
-1.7%
La Crescent 55947, 2 bedroom FMR

Rent by ZIP code in Houston County

ZIPCity2BR FMRYoYMarket rent
55947La Crescent$1,140-1.7%
55974Spring Grove$1,110-0.9%
55919Brownsville$1,080+6.9%
55921Caledonia$1,080+6.9%
55931Eitzen$1,080+6.9%
55941Hokah$1,080+2.9%
55943Houston$1,080+6.9%

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 Houston County

What is the average rent in Houston County, MN?

The median 2 bedroom HUD fair market rent across Houston County's 7 tracked ZIP codes is $1,080 for FY2026. Rent varies by ZIP, so use the table on this page for a specific area.

Which ZIP in Houston County had the biggest rent change?

Houston 55943 saw the biggest increase, +6.9 percent year over year. La Crescent 55947 saw the biggest decrease, -1.7 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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