What Section 8 pays in ZIP 56398
MN. HUD's rent limits for this ZIP code, from studio to 4 bedrooms. FY2027 figures, in effect from October 1, 2026.
2-bedroom, whole rent area
$1,233/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent for the St. Cloud, MN MSA
HUD sets one Fair Market Rent for the whole St. Cloud, MN MSA. It covers this ZIP code.
By apartment size, FY2027 (from October 1, 2026)
| Monthly rent, utilities included | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent (St. Cloud, MN MSA) | $884 | $961 | $1,233 | $1,656 | $1,961 |
Source: HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, published by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research. This product uses the HUD User Data API but is not endorsed or certified by HUD User.
By apartment size, FY2026 (from October 1, 2025)
| Monthly rent, utilities included | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Area Fair Market Rent (this ZIP) | $900 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,650 | $1,930 |
| Fair Market Rent (St. Cloud, MN MSA) | $874 | $919 | $1,206 | $1,604 | $1,873 |
| Difference: this ZIP minus the whole area | +$26 | +$31 | +$34 | +$46 | +$57 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents, published by HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research. This product uses the HUD User Data API but is not endorsed or certified by HUD User. Differences calculated by this site from HUD figures.
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The Rent Limits API returns these figures plus tax-credit rent and income limits, HUD's Section 8 income limits, and the local housing agency's own payment standard where we have collected it, each with its effective date and a link to the source file.
Example request: GET /v1/federal?zip=56398&bedrooms=2