Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Anoka County, Minnesota
Anoka County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,734 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,464 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.35 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,734
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% more than in Minnesota
- Typical rent
- $1,464
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 14% more than in Minnesota
- Wage needed
- $33.35
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $69,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Minnesota
Only here
Renting in Anoka County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Sherburne County, the typical rent is $1,127: 23% less than in Anoka County ($1,464).
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At $1,464, Anoka County ranks 6th among the 87 counties in Minnesota for the highest typical rent.
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At $101,869, Anoka County ranks 7th among the 87 counties in Minnesota for the highest typical household income.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Anoka County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Anoka County was $1,699 a month in September 2026: 4.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,265 | $24.33 | $50,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,427 | $27.44 | $57,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,734 | $33.35 | $69,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,264 | $43.54 | $90,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,538 | $48.81 | $101,520 |
HUD area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 14 ZIP codes in Anoka County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,540 in 55070 to $2,180 in 55011. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,734).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 55005 | $1,530 | $1,730 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
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| 55011 | $1,590 | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,850 | $3,190 |
| 55014 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $2,720 |
| 55025 | $1,250 | $1,420 | $1,720 | $2,250 | $2,520 |
| 55070 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55092 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55303 | $1,230 | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,210 | $2,470 |
| 55304 | $1,460 | $1,650 | $2,000 | $2,610 | $2,930 |
| 55421 | $1,170 | $1,330 | $1,610 | $2,100 | $2,360 |
| 55432 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,600 | $2,090 | $2,340 |
| 55433 | $1,250 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,230 | $2,500 |
| 55434 | $1,530 | $1,730 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
| 55448 | $1,510 | $1,700 | $2,070 | $2,700 | $3,030 |
| 55449 | $1,530 | $1,730 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
- 55005 $2,100$2,740
- 55011 $2,180$2,850
- 55014 $1,860$2,430
- 55025 $1,720$2,250
- 55070 $1,540$2,040
- 55092 $1,540$2,040
- 55303 $1,690$2,210
- 55304 $2,000$2,610
- 55421 $1,610$2,100
- 55432 $1,600$2,090
- 55433 $1,710$2,230
- 55434 $2,100$2,740
- 55448 $2,070$2,700
- 55449 $2,100$2,740
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Anoka County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Minnesota, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
27,203 households rent in Anoka County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Anoka 51%
- Minnesota 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Anoka County
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Anoka County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 35
- HUD-assisted
- 21
3,317 homes in all; 3,179 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Village Green Apartments of Fridley HUD-assisted 460 Mississippi St NE, Fridley 55432 195 low-income homes · For older adults
- Legends of Spring Lake Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1066 County Highway 10, Spring Lake Park 55432 194 low-income homes · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 83 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2018
- Legends of Columbus Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 3700 Huset Pkwy NE, Columbia Heights 55421 191 low-income homes · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 66 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- River North Tax credit (LIHTC) 10940 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 167 low-income homes · 1 bd: 105 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Parkview Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 965 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights 55421 146 homes, 142 low-income · 1 bd: 141 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Bridge Square Apartments HUD-assisted 2 Bridge Sq, Anoka 55303 101 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 252-2000
- Mississippi View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55433 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities
- Mississippi View Apartments HUD-assisted 11010 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 96 homes, 93 low-income · For families · (763) 427-4700
- Woodland Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2610 Cutters Grove Ave, Anoka 55303 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Dublin Park Apartments HUD-assisted 10020 Drake St NW, Coon Rapids 55433 89 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 755-7270
- Cottages of Spring Lake Park Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Spring Lake Park 55432 86 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 1994
- Heights Manor HUD-assisted 3850 Stinson Blvd NE, Columbia Heights 55421 85 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 781-6518
- Northgate Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Blaine 55449 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Northgate Woods HUD-assisted 1530 123rd Ln NE, Blaine 55449 75 low-income homes · For families · (763) 757-9031
- Westminster Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Blaine 55449 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1992
- Tralee Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 9900 Redwood St NW, Coon Rapids 55433 68 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2011
- Franklin Lane Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1827 S Ferry St, Anoka 55303 66 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For older adults · (763) 427-7650
- OXBOWL BEND aka VOA Elderly Hsng HUD-assisted 3101 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids 55433 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (763) 427-2022
- Lakewood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 705 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes 55014 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Osborne Apartments, Inc. HUD-assisted 659 Osborne Rd NE, Spring Lake Park 55432 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 780-2169
- Riverdale Station Apartments Novo Tax credit (LIHTC) 3140 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 71 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2019 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Greenway Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 7562 146th Ave NW, Ramsey 55303 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Sunny Acres HUD-assisted 2701 11th Ave, Anoka 55303 52 low-income homes · For families · (763) 421-7702
- Norwood Square HUD-assisted 6200 5th St NE, Fridley 55432 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (763) 574-2187
- North Gables HUD-assisted 654 90th Ln NE, Blaine 55434 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (763) 786-0232
- The Seasons Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Ramsey 55303 50 homes, 49 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Drake Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10021 Drake St NW, Coon Rapids 55433 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2018
- Drake Apts HUD-assisted 10011 Egret Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 48 low-income homes · For families · (763) 862-7148
- Cottage Homesteads of Willow Ponds Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Lino Lakes 55014 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 1996
- Oak Hills Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 Civic Heights Dr, Circle Pines 55014 48 homes, 47 low-income · In service since 1996
- Cottage Homesteads of Coon Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55433 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1998
- Sunwood Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 7750 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey 55303 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2016
- Walker Methodist River (AKA) WALKER ON THE RIVER HUD-assisted 1906 S Ferry St, Anoka 55303 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 421-0434
- Abbey Field Townhouses HUD-assisted 3911 233rd Ave NW, Saint Francis 55070 42 low-income homes · For families · (763) 753-1724
- Columbia Village HUD-assisted 1675 44th Ave NE, Columbia Heights 55421 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (763) 706-2575
- Northstar Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55433 56 homes, 38 low-income · In service since 2003
- Galway Place HUD-assisted 11200 Osage St NW, Coon Rapids 55433 36 low-income homes · For families · (763) 755-0322
- Oak Manor Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55433 31 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1999
- Turtle Ridge Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Saint Francis 55070 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2001
- Villas of Caroline Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55448 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Lexington Apartments (fka Woodfield) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3940 Restwood Rd, Lexington 55014 30 homes, 29 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
- Sunwood (RAMSEY) Townhomes (fka Ramsey Th) Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Ramsey 55303 35 homes, 27 low-income · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Grasslands Housing Inc. HUD-assisted 11740 Xeon Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55448 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (763) 783-4747
- Columbia Court Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Columbia Heights 55421 22 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2001
- Brandes Place Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Fridley 55432 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2006 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Farmington Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Farmington 55014 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2000
- Oak Run Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55433 16 low-income homes · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1997
- HUD Homes Tax Credit Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Buildingaddresses, Coon Rapids 55433 15 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1999
- North Pointe Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Blaine 55449 18 homes, 14 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
- Villas on Palm Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55448 16 homes, 14 low-income · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 1997
- Anoka County Cities HUD-assisted 12455 Magnolia St NW, Minneapolis 55448 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (651) 645-7271, ext. 206
- Thousand Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55448 12 low-income homes · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 1997
- Nolte River Place HUD-assisted 3011 5th Ave, Anoka 55303 80 homes, 10 low-income · For older adults · (763) 496-2393
- Liberty Park Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Coon Rapids 55448 8 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Anoka County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Anoka County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,650 |
| 2 people | $31,600 | $52,600 | $84,200 |
| 3 people | $35,550 | $59,200 | $94,700 |
| 4 people | $39,450 | $65,750 | $105,200 |
| 5 people | $42,650 | $71,050 | $113,650 |
| 6 people | $45,800 | $76,300 | $122,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,550 | $130,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,800 | $138,900 |
Area median income: $131,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,139 – $1,392
- 1 bedroom $1,284 – $1,570
- 2 bedrooms $1,561 – $1,907
- 3 bedrooms $2,038 – $2,490
- 4 bedrooms $2,284 – $2,792
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Anoka County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Minnesota
What Minnesota law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Minn. Stat. §504B.178, subd. 3(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- Minn. Stat. §504B.321, subd. 1a(a)
- Only a court order can remove youMinn. Stat. §504B.375, subd. 1
- Protection from retaliationMinn. Stat. §504B.441
Help
Where to get help with rent in Anoka County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Anoka County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc
1201 89th Ave NE Ste 345, Blaine
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Anoka County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Renter's Credit
Run by Minnesota Department of Revenue
Minnesota refundable credit for renters, claimed on the state tax return; it can be claimed with a Social Security number or an ITIN
Up to $2,720
See details
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,468
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,734
- Security deposit
- $1,734
- Total
- $3,468
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Anoka County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,265; 1 bedroom: $1,427; 2 bedrooms: $1,734; 3 bedrooms: $2,264; 4 bedrooms: $2,538. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Anoka County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,734) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.35 an hour full time, or $69,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Anoka County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $65,750 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Anoka County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,561 and $1,907 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Anoka County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,540 in 55070 to $2,180 in 55011. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Anoka County?
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Anoka County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Anoka County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Anoka County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in Minnesota, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).