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Average Rent in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

The median 2 bedroom fair market rent across Kandiyohi County's 11 tracked ZIP codes is $1,020 for FY2026, and typical market asking rent runs around $976. Rents here moved +4.3 percent year over year.

Median 2BR FMR, FY2026
$1,020
HUD SAFMR, 11 ZIP codes
Median market asking rent
$976
Zillow ZORI, 1 ZIP code tracked
Median change vs prior year
+4.3%
2 bedroom FMR, year over year
ZIP codes covered
11
with HUD SAFMR data

Biggest movers in Kandiyohi County

Biggest increase
+20.6%
Pennock 56279, 2 bedroom FMR
Biggest decrease
+1.0%
Sunburg 56289, 2 bedroom FMR

Rent by ZIP code in Kandiyohi County

ZIPCity2BR FMRYoYMarket rent
56216Blomkest$1,460+6.6%
56279Pennock$1,170+20.6%
56282Raymond$1,050+4.0%
56273New London$1,040+9.5%
56209Atwater$1,030+8.4%
56281Prinsburg$1,020+7.4%
56253Lake Lillian$1,000+3.1%
56201Willmar$970+4.3%$976
56251Kandiyohi$970+4.3%
56288Spicer$970+4.3%
56289Sunburg$970+1.0%

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 Kandiyohi County

What is the average rent in Kandiyohi County, MN?

The median 2 bedroom HUD fair market rent across Kandiyohi County's 11 tracked ZIP codes is $1,020 for FY2026. Typical market asking rent runs around $976 per Zillow. Rent varies by ZIP, so use the table on this page for a specific area.

Which ZIP in Kandiyohi County had the biggest rent change?

Pennock 56279 saw the biggest increase, +20.6 percent year over year. Sunburg 56289 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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