Average Rent in Minnesota

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Current Versus Historical Minnesota Rents

Minnesota rentals average $975 for a studio rental to $2,895 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,460, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $187 (-15.14%) year-over-year from $1,235 to $1,048. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-4.91%) year-over-year from $1,257 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.58%) year-over-year from $1,442 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $99 (5.22%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $137 (5.55%) year-over-year from $2,463 to $2,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 11.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.01% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.07 $1,048 $1,235 (-15.14%) $1,684 (-37.75%)
1 BR $1.68 $1,195 $1,257 (-4.91%) $1,293 (-7.58%)
2 BR $1.48 $1,450 $1,442 (0.58%) $1,556 (-6.83%)
3 BR $1.54 $1,999 $1,900 (5.22%) $1,793 (11.47%)
4+ BR $1.38 $2,600 $2,463 (5.55%) $2,038 (27.56%)

Historical Rents in Minnesota

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Top Cities Near Minnesota

There are a total of 49 cities nearby Minnesota. The average rent in Minnesota is currently $1,250 per month. A total of 32 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Dubuque, IA, with an average rent of $315, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Minnesota is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare Minnesota's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Minnesota is 14.10% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Minnesota are about 7.65% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.27% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near Minnesota in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Grand Forks, ND $493 $635 $770 $738
Waterloo, IA $450 $610 $800 $798
Fargo, ND $685 $779 $845 $900
Sioux Falls, SD $838 $835 $960 $915
Eau Claire, WI $895 $925 $1,050 $995
Bismarck, ND $700 $1,030 $900 $1,030
Moorhead, MN $663 $895 $938 $1,050
Duluth, MN $968 $1,175 $1,445 $1,298
Rochester, MN $1,410 $948 $1,238 $1,600
Minneapolis, MN $1,097 $1,479 $2,595 $1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Minnesota

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near Minnesota. Some of these neighborhoods include Lower East Side, Downtown Madison, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near Minnesota in the following chart.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near Minnesota is currently around $1,823 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,823. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Minnesota's average rent, which is only $1,460. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Minnesota, Lower East Side has the most affordable average rent at $935 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 average rent per month, Near North Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Minnesota. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI $755 $925 $1,363 $935
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI $1,075 $1,300 $1,990 $1,525
Edgewater, Chicago, IL $1,126 $1,550 $2,175 $1,550
Indianola Terrace, Columbus, OH N/A $824 $1,175 $1,588
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,125 $1,375 $1,850 $1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL $1,150 $1,625 $2,600 $1,695
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL $1,200 $1,325 $1,825 $1,700
Albany Park, Chicago, IL $1,048 $1,420 $1,925 $1,725
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL $1,220 $1,600 $2,650 $1,750
Logan Square, Chicago, IL $1,250 $1,798 $2,000 $1,895
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL $1,450 $1,875 $2,890 $1,995
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL $2,100 $1,550 $1,825 $1,998
Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN $1,110 $1,198 $1,937 $2,000
Lakeview, Chicago, IL $1,450 $1,927 $2,590 $2,099
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL $1,250 $1,673 $1,875 $2,350
DePaul, Chicago, IL $1,673 $2,293 $2,400 $2,390
South Loop, Chicago, IL $1,650 $2,200 $3,000 $2,817
Near North Side, Chicago, IL $1,788 $2,396 $3,600 $3,000

Top Counties Near Minnesota

There are a total of 18 counties located by Minnesota. Some of these counties include Grand Forks, ND, Waterloo, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,274. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 30 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Grand Forks, ND. It's average rent per month is $738. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,478, Boulder, CO is the most expensive county by Minnesota.

Typically, rent for studios in Minnesota is 11.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Minnesota is 7.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Minnesota is 2.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Grand Forks, ND $493 $635 $770 $738
Waterloo, IA $450 $610 $800 $798
Sioux Falls, SD $838 $793 $885 $875
Fargo, ND $685 $779 $845 $900
Eau Claire, WI $895 $925 $1,050 $995
Green Bay, WI $1,125 $849 $1,000 $999
Moorhead, MN $663 $895 $938 $1,050
Duluth, MN $968 $1,175 $1,445 $1,298
Rochester, MN $1,410 $948 $1,238 $1,600
Minneapolis, MN $1,097 $1,479 $2,595 $1,900

Top Zipcodes Near Minnesota

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Minnesota. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,600. A total of 15 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 58201, Grand Forks, ND at $730 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,450 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,075. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Minnesota is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,887 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Minnesota. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
60657, Chicago, IL $1,348 $1,934 $2,600 $2,095
43201, Columbus, OH $862 $1,100 $1,325 $1,600
60647, Chicago, IL $1,250 $1,850 $2,150 $2,045
60613, Chicago, IL $1,450 $1,733 $2,595 $2,140
60640, Chicago, IL $1,135 $1,600 $2,490 $1,625
60614, Chicago, IL $1,633 $2,195 $2,895 $2,300
60610, Chicago, IL $1,775 $2,300 $3,500 $2,760
60625, Chicago, IL $1,100 $1,498 $2,100 $1,713
60626, Chicago, IL $1,150 $1,400 $1,850 $1,600
47408, Bloomington, IN $1,468 $1,039 $1,898 $1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Minnesota Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Minnesota?
The average monthly rental price for Minnesota apartments for rent is approximately $1,460. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Minnesota rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Minnesota.
How much is a studio apartment in Minnesota?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $975 and an average price per square feet of $2.07. There are a total of 90 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Minnesota.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Minnesota?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,080 and an average price per square feet of $1.68. There are a total of 346 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Minnesota.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Minnesota?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,340 and an average price per square feet of $1.48. There are a total of 463 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Minnesota.
How have rent prices in Minnesota changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Minnesota can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Minnesota?
A reasonable rent price in Minnesota is around $1,168/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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