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Section 8 rent in Steele County, MN

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Steele County, MN, covering 14 ZIP codes.

$1,066Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,172Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
14ZIP 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$730$791$930$870
1 Bedroom$740$828$1,040$911
2 Bedrooms$960$1,066$1,270$1,172
3 Bedrooms$1,350$1,469$1,780$1,615
4 Bedrooms$1,630$1,766$2,130$1,942

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$2,132$25,584
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,198$38,376
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,264$51,168
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,876$70,512

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 14 of 14 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
55985 $1,040 $1,270 $1,780 $2,130
55021 $920 $1,210 $1,610 $1,990
55052 $850 $1,110 $1,480 $1,830
55049 $830 $1,090 $1,480 $1,740
55946 $840 $1,090 $1,480 $1,760
56093 $830 $1,090 $1,480 $1,740
55924 $850 $1,050 $1,470 $1,770
55060 $800 $1,040 $1,460 $1,750
55917 $840 $1,040 $1,460 $1,760
56046 $790 $1,030 $1,450 $1,730
56042 $780 $1,020 $1,360 $1,630
56026 $740 $960 $1,350 $1,630
56035 $740 $960 $1,350 $1,630
56072 $740 $960 $1,350 $1,630

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Steele County, MN?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Steele County, MN is $1,066 per month, ranging from $960 to $1,270 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 $1,172.
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 Steele County, MN, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $960 to $1,270 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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