Average rent in Minnesota
November 2026. Based on 276 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $502 | 4 | 70% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,414 | $595 | 108 | about the same |
| 2 bedroom | $1,319 | $575 | 98 | 22% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,461 | $715 | 53 | 27% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $1,625 | $512 | 13 | 51% lower |
| All sizes | $1,389 | $502 | 276 | 20% lower |
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Average rent by city in Minnesota
| City | Listings | Average rent | 1 bed avg | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 236 | $1,371 | $1,445 | $502 |
| Brooklyn Center | 8 | $1,411 | $1,248 | $999 |
| Richfield | 18 | $1,530 | $1,303 | $1,125 |
| Robbinsdale | 9 | $1,637 | — | $890 |
What rent costs in Minnesota
A studio averages $759, a 1-bedroom averages $1,414, a 2-bedroom averages $1,319, a 3-bedroom averages $1,461 and a 4+ bedroom averages $1,625 a month. Overall, rent in Minnesota is 20% lower than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Minnesota needs about $4,700 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Minnesota?
The average rent in Minnesota is $1,389 a month across 276 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Minnesota?
A 1-bedroom in Minnesota averages $1,414 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Minnesota?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,700 a month after tax.
Is rent in Minnesota higher than the US average?
Rent in Minnesota is 20% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.