Rent by ZIP · Watonwan County
Rent in Saint James, MN 56081
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,050 (+5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $844 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $690 | +5.8% | $657–803 | $375 ±$13 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $860 | +1.2% | $783–957 | $561 ±$502 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $1,000 | +5% | $945–1,155 | $930 ±$55 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,320 | -1.5% | $1,170–1,430 | $973 ±$95 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,420 | +2.1% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,115 ±$42 |
Small Area FMRs for the Watonwan County, MN. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Watonwan County, MN, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 56081
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56080 | Saint Clair | $1,060 | $700 |
| 56082 | Saint Peter | $1,120 | $951 |
| 56083 | Sanborn | $1,150 | $650 |
| 56078 | Pemberton | $1,670 | – |
| 56085 | Sleepy Eye | $1,010 | $782 |
| 56075 | Northrop | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Watonwan 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.