What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Rock County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Rock County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area is $973 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $727, 1-bedroom is $742, 3-bedroom is $1,353, and 4-bedroom is $1,357.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Rock County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,920 per year ($3,243 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $973 in Rock County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Rock County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$727

1BR

$742

2BR

$973

3BR

$1,353

4BR

$1,357

Hours/week at min wage

68 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (mn)

National rank

#567

of 661 U.S. metros (top 87% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$876–$1,070

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Rock County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$727	$8,724
1-Bedroom	$742	$8,904
2-Bedroom	$973	$11,676
3-Bedroom	$1,353	$16,236
4-Bedroom	$1,357	$16,284

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $106,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$22,300	$25,500	$28,700	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$37,150	$42,450	$47,750	$53,050	$57,300	$61,550
80% AMI (Low)	$59,450	$67,950	$76,450	$84,900	$91,700	$98,500

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,676/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

11% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,920/yr

$3,243/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$928	$1,061	$1,193	$1,432	$1,538
60% AMI Maximum	$1,114	$1,273	$1,432	$1,718	$1,846

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$727	$742	$973	$1,353	$1,357
Low HOME Rent	$928	$1,061	$1,193	$1,326	$1,432

Counties in This FMR Area

Rock County