How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Albert Lea, MN?
In Albert Lea, MN, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $896 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $680 (±$92).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,169 (±$135).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Freeborn County, MN is $1,033.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $1,033 (±$996)
- 1 bedroom
- $680 (±$92)
- 2 bedrooms
- $896 (±$70)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,169 (±$135)
Rent by bedroom count in Albert Lea
| Albert Lea | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,033 (±$996) | — | $1,037 (±$27) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $680 (±$92) | $633 (±$92) | $1,130 (±$9) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $896 (±$70) | $886 (±$61) | $1,356 (±$10) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,169 (±$135) | $1,067 (±$100) | $1,573 (±$22) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,172 (±$786) | $950 (±$365) | $1,785 (±$45) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $680 (±$92) | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $896 (±$70) | $1,033 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,169 (±$135) | $1,355 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Albert Lea
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | — | $896 (±$70) | — |
| Glenville | 6.9 mi | $488 (±$171) | Lower |
| Clarks Grove | 7.7 mi | $831 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Township | 7.8 mi | $850 (±$452) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glenville, MN ($488).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Freeborn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartland | $917 (±$122) |
| 2 | Albert Lea | $896 (±$70) |
| 3 | Shell Rock Township | $888 (±$57) |
| 4 | Freeman Township | $850 (±$452) |
| 5 | Clarks Grove | $831 (±$146) |
| 6 | London Township | $785 (±$90) |
| 7 | Emmons | $625 (±$287) |
| 8 | Glenville | $488 (±$171) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Albert Lea
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Albert Lea?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Albert Lea, MN is $680 (±$92) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Albert Lea?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Albert Lea, MN is $896 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Albert Lea?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Albert Lea, MN is $1,169 (±$135) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albert Lea city, Minnesota
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Freeborn County, MN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Freeborn County, MN
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Albert Lea city, Minnesota (place:00694, in state:27).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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