Rent by ZIP · Cass County
Rent in Backus, MN 56435
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $811 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $760 | -3.9% | $657–803 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $810 | -3.7% | $702–858 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,010 | 0% | $909–1,111 | $811 ±$159 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,350 | -0.7% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,690 | +0.6% | $1,530–1,870 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Cass 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 Cass County, MN, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 56435
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56434 | Aldrich | $1,020 | – |
| 56433 | Akeley | $1,070 | $1,300 |
| 56437 | Bertha | $1,010 | $925 |
| 56438 | Browerville | $1,010 | $850 |
| 56431 | Aitkin | $1,040 | $919 |
| 56440 | Clarissa | $1,010 | $575 |
Fair Market Rents across Cass 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.