Rent by ZIP · Blue Earth County
Rent in Lake Crystal, MN 56055
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,060 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $848 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $870 | +1.1% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $880 | 0% | $792–968 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,060 | 0% | $954–1,166 | $983 ±$159 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,490 | -1.3% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,000 ±$155 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,780 | -2.8% | $1,557–1,903 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Mankato, MN MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Mankato, MN MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,230.
What renters pay in 56055
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56054 | Lafayette | $1,060 | $1,056 |
| 56057 | Le Center | $1,140 | $1,002 |
| 56052 | Kilkenny | $1,500 | – |
| 56058 | Le Sueur | $1,100 | $868 |
| 56051 | Kiester | $1,340 | – |
| 56050 | Kasota | $1,060 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Blue Earth County, MN · All MN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.