Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Wright County, Minnesota
Wright 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 $1,288 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
- $1,288
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as 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
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 14% less than in Minnesota
Only here
Renting in Wright County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $107,209, Wright County ranks 4th among the 87 counties in Minnesota for the highest typical household income.
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Nearby, in Meeker County, the typical rent is $904: 30% less than in Wright County ($1,288).
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At 84%, Wright County ranks 6th among the 87 counties in Minnesota for the highest homeownership rate.
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At $1,288, Wright County ranks 9th among the 87 counties in Minnesota for the highest typical rent.
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 Wright 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 Wright County was $1,845 a month in September 2026: 4.9% 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 Wright County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,540 in 55302 to $1,800 in 55301. 1 ZIP code is 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)
| 55301 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,310 | $1,480 | $1,800 | $2,350 | $2,630 |
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| 55302 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55313 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55321 | McLeod County, MN | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55321 | Meeker County, MN | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55321 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55328 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55341 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,140 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55349 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55358 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55362 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,240 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,490 |
| 55363 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,240 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,490 |
| 55376 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,180 | $1,330 | $1,620 | $2,120 | $2,370 |
| 55390 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
- 55301 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,800$2,350
- 55302 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
- 55313 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
- 55321 · McLeod County, MN $1,540$2,040
- 55321 · Meeker County, MN $1,540$2,040
- 55321 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
- 55328 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
- 55341 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,560$2,040
- 55349 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
- 55358 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
- 55362 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,700$2,220
- 55363 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,700$2,220
- 55376 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,620$2,120
- 55390 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $1,540$2,040
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 Wright County, 41% 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.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,590 households rent in Wright County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Wright 41%
- Minnesota 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Wright County
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in Wright County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 24
- HUD-assisted
- 11
- public housing
- 1
1,232 homes in all; 1,184 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Albertville Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 10740 County Road 37 NE, Albertville 55301 75 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2011
- Park Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Waite Park 55313 95 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2008
- Woodmere Apartments HUD-assisted 33 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo 55313 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 682-3240
- Cornerstone Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 39 Saint Michael Pkwy, Saint Michael 55376 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2017 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Buffalo Court HUD-assisted 1000 3rd Ave NE, Buffalo 55313 48 low-income homes · For families · (612) 371-0766
- Golf View Apts. HUD-assisted 185 Sunset Ave NW, Cokato 55321 48 low-income homes · For families · (952) 941-5496
- Countryside Cottages of ST. Michael III Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Saint Michael 55376 48 homes, 47 low-income · In service since 1993
- Buffalo Court Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Buffalo 55313 48 homes, 46 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Gateway Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1466 Saint Peter St, Delano 55328 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Cornerstone Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Saint Michael Pkwy, Saint Michael 55376 42 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Cokato Apartments HUD-assisted 440 2nd St NW, Cokato 55321 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (320) 286-2758
- Cedar Crest Apts HUD-assisted 406 Cedar St, Monticello 55362 38 low-income homes · For older adults · (763) 295-4242
- Annandale Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Annandale 55302 38 homes, 37 low-income · In service since 1991
- Albertville Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addressees, Albertville 55301 37 homes, 36 low-income · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Hillside Terrace -- Monticello HUD-assisted 207 E 7th St, Monticello 55362 36 low-income homes · For families · (763) 295-5804
- Cottages of Annandale Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Annandale 55362 37 homes, 35 low-income · In service since 1996
- River Park View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 218 W River St, Monticello 55362 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Crow River Villa Public housing 125 5th St S, Delano 55328 30 low-income homes · Run by Hra of City of Delano, Minnesota · Average payment: $400 a month · (763) 972-2945
- North Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 3rd Ave NE, Buffalo 55313 30 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Walnut Place HUD-assisted 8840 Walnut St, Rockford 55373 30 low-income homes · For families · (763) 477-4681
- Delano Commons HUD-assisted 1460 Saint Peter Ave E, Delano 55328 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (763) 972-2930
- Kestrel Woods Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Buffalo 55313 30 homes, 29 low-income · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1998
- Broadway Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 243 W Broadway St, Monticello 55362 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Terrace View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 E 7th St, Monticello 55362 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1998
- Heritage Square of Howard Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) 1111 7th St, Howard Lake 55349 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 1993
- Ridgeview Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Brainerd 55363 24 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Buffalo Ridge TH Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Buffalo 55313 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1995
- Goldendale Homes HUD-assisted 400 Park St E, Annandale 55302 24 homes, 18 low-income · For older adults · (320) 274-5871
- Howard Lake Apts. HUD-assisted 1208 7th St, Howard Lake 55349 24 homes, 18 low-income · For families · (320) 274-5871
- Clearwater Park View Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple Building Addresses, Clearwater 55320 18 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Knollwood Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 421 Knollwood St W, Annandale 55302 17 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
- Maple Dell Apts. HUD-assisted 1406 2nd Ave S, Buffalo 55313 16 low-income homes · For families · (763) 682-6269
- 7th Street Townhomes (aka Lauring Green) Tax credit (LIHTC) 313 W 7th St, Monticello 55362 15 low-income homes · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1995
- Annandale Square II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 321 Knollwood St W, Annandale 55302 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1994
- Rosehaven II Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 Garfield Ave S, Montrose 55363 12 homes, 11 low-income · In service since 1991
- Buffalo Heights Apartments (fka Lakeview Apartment Tax credit (LIHTC) 103 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo 55313 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2005
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 Wright County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Wright County. 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
- Hra of City of Delano, Minnesota Public housing · 30 public housing units (763) 972-2945 Hra of City of Delano, Minnesota: mkittock@delanomn.gov
Housing agencies in Minnesota Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 Wright County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Build Wealth Minnesota, Inc
2121 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis · 35 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in Cambodian and French.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Wright 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
Tool
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Count power on top of the rent: in Minnesota, the average home bill was $110 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,540 in 55302 to $1,800 in 55301. 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 Wright County?
HUD lists 36 properties with homes for low-income households in Wright County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Wright County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Wright County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Minnesota, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).