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Section 8 rent in Rochester, MN

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Rochester, MN HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 28 ZIP codes.

$1,178Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,295Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
28ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$740$865$1,200$952
1 Bedroom$840$959$1,330$1,055
2 Bedrooms$1,040$1,178$1,620$1,295
3 Bedrooms$1,460$1,637$2,270$1,801
4 Bedrooms$1,760$1,970$2,720$2,167

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,356$28,272
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,534$42,408
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,712$56,544
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,548$78,576

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Minnesota multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 28 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
55902 $1,330 $1,620 $2,270 $2,720
55960 $1,300 $1,580 $2,210 $2,650
55973 $1,190 $1,560 $1,970 $2,370
55901 $1,120 $1,370 $1,920 $2,300
55903 $1,120 $1,360 $1,910 $2,280
55905 $1,120 $1,360 $1,910 $2,280
55904 $1,080 $1,320 $1,850 $2,220
55985 $1,040 $1,270 $1,780 $2,130
55920 $1,010 $1,230 $1,720 $2,070
55976 $1,000 $1,220 $1,710 $2,050
55906 $950 $1,160 $1,630 $1,950
55956 $1,040 $1,160 $1,530 $1,940
55946 $840 $1,090 $1,480 $1,760
55940 $870 $1,060 $1,480 $1,780
55963 $880 $1,060 $1,480 $1,780

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Rochester, MN?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Rochester, MN HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,178 per month, ranging from $1,040 to $1,620 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,295.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Rochester, MN, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,040 to $1,620 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Minnesota?
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