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Rental Market Trends in Minnesota

$1,317/month

Average Rent

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

+$22

Average Price Increase

Ranked 22nd

Least Expensive Rent by State

33,364

Available Rentals

Walnut Grove, MN

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Minnesota?

As of May 2025, the average rent in Minnesota is $1,317/month. When you rent an apartment in Minnesota, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,115 per month for a studio, $1,317 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,624 for a two-bedroom apartment in Minnesota. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,013 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,115/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,317/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,624/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,013/month
1,309 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Minnesota?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Minnesota to live are Walnut Grove, Stewart and Raymond.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walnut Grove
$334/month
550 Sq Ft
Stewart
$346/month
550 Sq Ft
Raymond
$357/month
640 Sq Ft
Wilmont
$409/month
550 Sq Ft
Madison
$410/month
600 Sq Ft
Wolverton
$411/month
550 Sq Ft
Saint James
$441/month
650 Sq Ft
Wheaton
$441/month
517 Sq Ft
Clara City
$469/month
550 Sq Ft
Cosmos
$472/month
670 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Minnesota?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Minnesota to live are Taylors Falls, Lilydale and Tonka Bay.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Taylors Falls
$2,833/month
0 Sq Ft
Lilydale
$2,028/month
861 Sq Ft
Tonka Bay
$1,892/month
797 Sq Ft
Long Lake
$1,850/month
621 Sq Ft
Mendota Heights
$1,766/month
815 Sq Ft
Arden Hills
$1,724/month
852 Sq Ft
Victoria
$1,681/month
727 Sq Ft
Maple Grove
$1,681/month
819 Sq Ft
Lake Elmo
$1,661/month
868 Sq Ft
Edina
$1,637/month
775 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Minnesota

33,364 Available Apartments for Rent

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