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Average Rent in Minnesota

Rental market overview for Minnesota, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$909

Median Income

$71,292

Rent Burden

28.7%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

28.7%of income to rent

Minnesota: 28.7% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Minnesota

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Minnesota by median income and median rent
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Minneapolis$76,332$1,26728.6%
St. Paul$69,919$1,17429.7%
Rochester$83,973$1,21829.3%
Bloomington$87,381$1,42629.5%
Duluth$63,545$99032.2%
Brooklyn Park$82,271$1,24433.1%
Plymouth$130,131$1,62525.0%
Woodbury$125,097$1,76726.8%
Lakeville$129,069$1,62330.7%
Maple Grove$127,001$1,76825.4%
Blaine$100,659$1,63527.5%
St. Cloud$58,910$94427.4%
Eagan$104,101$1,49026.8%
Burnsville$85,801$1,44330.7%
Eden Prairie$129,345$1,73124.7%
Coon Rapids$85,445$1,39331.5%
Apple Valley$97,588$1,60730.1%
Minnetonka$114,867$1,67327.0%
Edina$125,506$1,70029.1%
St. Louis Park$94,263$1,50425.9%
Mankato$61,726$1,02330.3%
Moorhead$68,680$99733.7%
Shakopee$103,924$1,41728.5%
Maplewood$86,769$1,29131.6%
Cottage Grove$117,673$1,62124.8%
Richfield$80,712$1,29925.9%
Roseville$87,702$1,25029.5%
Inver Grove Heights$98,719$1,32429.7%
Brooklyn Center$70,692$1,24929.1%
Andover$123,054$1,71324.8%
Savage$123,069$1,59532.9%
Fridley$76,592$1,22727.0%
Oakdale$86,003$1,24034.8%
Ramsey$110,212$1,73828.1%
Chaska$99,988$1,39228.3%
Prior Lake$129,539$1,44732.5%
Shoreview$106,153$1,40431.0%
Owatonna$78,295$92534.0%
Austin$61,667$87727.9%
Winona$52,500$77331.4%
Rosemount$127,252$1,52127.0%
Elk River$95,597$1,24426.9%
Chanhassen$131,633$1,70628.2%
Faribault$58,881$1,04430.0%
White Bear Lake$79,699$1,46030.4%
Champlin$113,570$1,47832.3%
Farmington$114,737$1,21430.9%
New Brighton$84,707$1,24532.4%
Crystal$86,288$1,35135.0%
Golden Valley$110,026$1,58929.9%
Hastings$87,722$1,14626.8%
Columbia Heights$70,470$1,17735.5%
New Hope$69,244$1,23034.5%
Lino Lakes$120,745$1,69033.2%
Willmar$59,132$79127.2%
West St. Paul$68,359$1,20435.2%
South St. Paul$82,644$1,09430.1%
Forest Lake$91,157$1,34332.0%
Northfield$83,125$95526.8%
Otsego$122,420$1,59525.3%
Sartell$74,177$1,12527.1%
Stillwater$107,986$1,44928.5%
Hopkins$70,058$1,28428.0%
St. Michael$123,318$1,23931.1%
Albert Lea$56,347$81426.1%
Anoka$73,118$1,17931.4%
Red Wing$65,107$91032.1%
Ham Lake$112,854$1,28829.9%
Buffalo$81,868$1,03730.3%
Hibbing$52,881$69832.0%
Hugo$110,160$1,80428.5%
Bemidji$49,799$95527.7%
Hutchinson$64,635$84124.5%
Robbinsdale$80,125$1,39735.6%
Monticello$80,290$1,26327.6%
Brainerd$46,933$79927.7%
Alexandria$57,309$85225.6%
North Mankato$74,602$88625.0%
Fergus Falls$48,738$75528.7%
New Ulm$59,985$88323.9%
Worthington$58,690$87123.8%
Sauk Rapids$66,442$92724.7%
Marshall$60,532$71529.9%
Rogers$154,611$1,28227.1%
Mounds View$89,358$1,17427.0%
Waconia$101,619$1,17429.8%
Vadnais Heights$89,632$1,15534.6%
Cloquet$59,647$98028.8%
North St. Paul$77,475$1,22632.4%
St. Peter$67,255$92824.7%
East Bethel$116,453$1,54428.9%
Mendota Heights$129,800$1,26827.1%
Grand Rapids$53,317$94636.1%
North Branch$94,564$1,08533.0%
Victoria$179,515$2,58822.5%
Little Canada$69,673$1,28234.0%
Fairmont$56,744$74828.7%
Hermantown$85,417$1,18736.7%
Detroit Lakes$60,317$89429.5%
Arden Hills$121,978$1,89124.5%
Cambridge$64,286$1,20734.6%
St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties)$91,955$1,29728.7%
Mound$89,855$1,05024.8%
Waseca$62,632$83833.3%
East Grand Forks$81,783$82629.5%
Little Falls$44,455$77526.3%
Oak Grove$118,871$1,41937.9%
Thief River Falls$65,086$92123.3%
Baxter$67,064$1,09533.0%
Virginia$49,789$77831.6%
Minnetrista$162,474$2,30218.9%
Waite Park$52,391$1,02336.1%
Orono$173,209$1,63824.4%
St. Francis$98,390$1,03222.2%
New Prague$101,579$1,19321.5%
Mahtomedi$126,579$1,65244.6%
Wyoming$99,821$1,17623.6%
Albertville$107,316$1,16621.3%
Dayton$138,654$1,18126.9%
Shorewood$163,525$1,70731.6%
Crookston$52,557$82530.6%
Belle Plaine$94,698$1,25631.3%
St. Joseph$74,318$1,03734.9%
Spring Lake Park$74,697$1,28133.6%
Kasson$91,581$79629.9%
Isanti$76,146$1,11828.3%
Medina$202,153$1,21118.7%
Stewartville$92,961$94524.5%
Jordan$111,290$1,20343.2%
Litchfield$60,804$87826.2%
Corcoran$155,385$2,21913.2%
Delano$105,766$1,01229.4%
Byron$126,250$98941.2%
Zimmerman$79,720$1,36727.7%
International Falls$54,680$68426.9%
Glencoe$67,547$85123.0%
Carver$125,123$1,36931.7%
Chisago City$92,278$1,17246.8%
Credit River$154,145$7939.0%
St. Paul Park$92,760$1,68928.0%
La Crescent$70,813$95328.0%
Montevideo$49,435$76226.3%
Falcon Heights$87,750$1,16233.2%
North Oaks$235,714$2,11236.8%
Lake City$71,324$97132.8%
Morris$59,261$81627.8%
Redwood Falls$64,214$83326.1%
Circle Pines$97,083$1,34532.6%
Luverne$66,394$76832.2%
Princeton$48,951$97628.2%
Becker$87,432$84626.1%
Lindstrom$98,456$1,16724.8%
Elko New Market$149,881$1,44118.8%
Oak Park Heights$77,132$1,38042.4%
Windom$54,603$80926.7%
Chisholm$47,792$64424.3%
St. James$50,938$74024.4%
Lonsdale$95,265$1,35131.7%
Watertown$101,667$88523.7%
Rockford$76,181$1,18431.7%
Dilworth$84,602$90430.0%
Sauk Centre$68,094$77122.8%
Nowthen$149,297$1,47419.5%
Wayzata$118,456$1,52329.2%
Wadena$44,450$64331.1%
Cannon Falls$76,442$86726.9%
Le Sueur$68,750$79234.7%
Columbus$103,906$1,25628.7%
Cold Spring$71,609$1,24638.6%
Pipestone$65,144$62726.1%
Park Rapids$42,892$69131.6%
Newport$62,039$1,07429.2%
Goodview$66,065$87420.1%
St. Charles$91,326$91017.9%
Scandia$97,159$89940.8%
Centerville$117,481$1,61623.2%
Bayport$105,114$1,61045.7%
Deephaven$164,149$2,12131.2%
Norwood Young America$76,538$1,08326.8%
Pine Island$85,500$92426.7%
Montrose$89,100$1,24323.8%
Zumbrota$72,061$77213.6%
Independence$191,736$1,44717.5%
Mora$51,577$69624.7%
Long Prairie$60,313$81924.7%
Two Harbors$63,565$71328.3%
Melrose$54,951$98530.0%
Perham$46,509$78726.3%
St. Augusta$120,526$1,06523.1%
Eveleth$43,843$73530.3%
Plainview$63,194$74236.1%
Hanover$145,156$1,58323.6%
Benson$50,435$90629.0%
Sleepy Eye$63,163$75531.5%
Breckenridge$57,094$51724.3%
Annandale$51,525$92631.5%
Montgomery$61,677$1,04431.3%
Jackson$65,531$69835.4%
Moose Lake$49,722$84623.1%
Ely$47,095$56334.9%
Rush City$56,436$90928.7%
Eagle Lake$87,130$1,36318.4%
Pine City$49,336$57832.1%
Blue Earth$61,950$67326.1%
Proctor$80,385$79928.7%
Milaca$46,218$81129.6%
Greenfield$142,214$1,75017.5%
Mountain Iron$67,429$81326.4%
Caledonia$61,842$74030.2%
Dodge Center$76,058$88320.9%
Albany$78,977$55028.3%
Sandstone$39,602$1,01126.5%
Wabasha$60,893$79023.0%
Lake Crystal$74,316$64427.4%
Crosby$42,973$79024.4%
Spring Valley$66,250$73828.8%
Le Center$63,944$76724.2%
Mayer$114,504$1,19937.0%
Crosslake$81,538$1,00435.2%
Janesville$71,053$82524.8%
Lauderdale$73,931$1,28828.3%
Lexington$76,047$1,28935.7%
Paynesville$67,768$69418.8%
Arlington$64,457$83532.1%
Granite Falls$58,350$78224.9%
Olivia$60,881$71224.2%
Madelia$74,625$72620.6%
Staples$45,982$81525.9%
Wells$55,337$63327.7%
Rockville$86,641$85721.1%
Maple Lake$69,702$80729.9%
Excelsior$92,148$1,10223.4%
Esko$100,227$1,40919.0%
Aitkin$37,177$67630.0%
Pequot Lakes$73,125$74927.3%
Blooming Prairie$61,458$81144.4%
Hoyt Lakes$70,583$74523.6%
Springfield$61,411$75231.9%
Eyota$81,103$77219.7%
Cologne$114,375$46731.9%
Gaylord$62,083$78016.7%
Ortonville$53,516$70224.7%
Warroad$49,000$70826.1%
Hawley$86,667$70526.4%
Slayton$58,026$57923.2%
Tracy$63,201$54217.4%
Winsted$68,295$78133.5%
St. Bonifacius$101,319$97724.1%
Spring Park$48,684$1,20132.3%
Lester Prairie$81,597$66526.7%
Mountain Lake$54,107$58121.9%
Rice$100,208$1,27922.7%
Stacy$71,389$81132.5%
Coleraine$65,221$84134.0%
Howard Lake$85,677$91527.2%
Ada$60,096$63127.9%
Gilbert$51,250$60032.3%
Kenyon$72,734$80232.6%
Rushford$70,543$79424.4%
Waverly$108,731$74318.1%
Maple Plain$77,813$1,06430.9%
Aurora$39,500$47524.2%
Grand Marais$68,640$90125.6%
Lewiston$89,219$92425.9%
Clearwater$72,411$93922.8%
Nisswa$94,650$1,58934.1%
Dundas$113,125$1,20025.0%
Long Lake$83,750$1,53540.3%
Osakis$51,477$70924.6%
Oronoco$153,393$1,09438.1%
Rock Creek$92,344$85837.5%
Silver Bay$65,882$94122.0%
Braham$53,333$83029.4%
Waterville$66,136$80531.7%
Mapleton$77,768$69124.3%
Warren$55,882$72230.9%
Lakeland$96,176$1,37035.2%
Lakefield$58,977$82921.2%
Pierz$58,750$86424.8%
Clara City$58,477$1,05126.8%
Frazee$42,083$79029.4%
Madison$49,063$87920.9%
Hinckley$40,909$93635.2%
Canby$55,870$55221.5%
Tonka Bay$141,875$2,20422.9%
Red Lake$52,929$48324.7%
Minneota$65,500$57728.8%
Hayfield$68,125$98327.3%
Avon$87,961$93623.0%
Renville$64,412$64922.3%
Fulda$69,583$78924.2%
Babbitt$53,875$68414.9%
Dawson$67,540$57119.9%
Spring Grove$59,792$1,08124.4%
Appleton$40,000$60030.4%
Wheaton$49,727$56330.8%
Glyndon$90,515$77531.1%
Dassel$58,958$83227.4%
Richmond$64,865$58329.1%
Fosston$45,893$88936.4%
Winthrop$62,083$68118.5%
Red Lake Falls$58,239$59530.8%
Starbuck$57,167$84739.4%
Medford$98,036$82521.1%
Edgerton$69,464$84322.5%
Winnebago$58,750$76923.1%
Goodhue$86,125$95630.8%
Redby$43,125$53532.1%
Dellwood$216,000$1,33322.5%
Preston$56,354$57625.9%
Taylors Falls$60,313$93334.6%
Menahga$54,167$72026.0%
Truman$57,917$87624.0%
Atwater$65,000$72622.2%
Parkers Prairie$57,875$72723.8%
Adrian$69,450$86320.8%
Keewatin$50,658$85441.3%
Bagley$51,607$74226.8%
New London$67,105$89131.3%
Madison Lake$104,583$91723.2%
Spicer$68,571$77026.9%
Wanamingo$78,375$60624.0%
Royalton$54,167$60819.3%
Fairfax$54,688$41237.0%
Lake Shore$100,000$93211.1%
New York Mills$46,458$70224.8%
Cottonwood$79,457$68327.3%
Baudette$63,843$71728.1%
Hector$57,788$1,13128.0%
Elgin$75,417$71920.0%
Shafer$92,321$1,06727.5%
Lake St. Croix Beach$95,313$1,64726.3%
Nashwauk$59,615$63330.0%
Birchwood Village$148,417$1,79014.1%
Bird Island$67,794$61537.9%
Scanlon$73,125$1,50051.0%
Tyler$62,847$74624.8%
Sherburn$59,844$64421.1%
Buhl$55,925$1,02122.8%
East Gull Lake$109,750$1,15725.0%
Eden Valley$59,118$85024.0%
New Richland$54,464$62932.5%
Harmony$64,300$85034.7%
Little Rock$44,931$48526.5%
Hilltop$46,188$98125.7%
Mantorville$113,036$92317.9%
Clarkfield$57,688$75821.1%
Henderson$89,531$95821.7%
Carlton$52,232$86732.8%
Grand Meadow$65,066$52724.3%
Walker$32,857$55231.2%
Harris$96,250$1,02814.4%
Morristown$75,054$95030.8%
Deer River$37,813$65630.9%
Mazeppa$84,917$1,06931.7%
Browerville$44,671$77535.6%
Houston$45,417$79233.3%
Martin Lake$111,607$1,38218.2%
West Concord$75,625$80025.4%
Nicollet$73,500$83623.9%
Morgan$56,750$1,12542.5%
Ponemah$74,196$44031.3%
Belgrade$48,571$67527.3%
Pine River$38,125$80627.9%
McIntosh$41,250$54851.0%
Kerkhoven$60,729$69751.0%
Dover$95,313$77418.9%
Westbrook$40,278$59823.8%
Watkins$62,500$77521.7%
Lanesboro$71,750$49918.8%
Lamberton$60,781$56321.8%
Gibbon$42,120$78122.9%
Welcome$57,321$64028.9%
Silver Lake$70,547$77312.9%
Hills$77,917$98318.2%
Fertile$61,500$72626.6%
Grove City$50,521$82023.9%
Mabel$65,125$77325.5%
Hallock$64,185$76624.9%
Courtland$102,546$1,03022.2%
Brownsdale$63,750$73934.4%
Onamia$25,417$63529.0%
Le Roy$51,250$75338.0%
Vineland$56,513$70028.8%
Bovey$64,479$84726.4%
St. Clair$98,043$77521.4%
St. Stephen$91,250$78813.8%
Warsaw$112,969$1,25027.5%
Henning$43,611$69027.0%
Adams$78,125$71323.9%
Biwabik$64,886$76914.1%
Lilydale$86,875$2,31146.7%
Loretto$85,625$74731.1%
Hokah$58,750$83727.5%
Raymond$72,917$85021.0%
Battle Lake$57,917$91928.9%
Greenwood$197,000$1,80843.3%
Clarks Grove$59,286$85830.5%
Walnut Grove$61,354$53322.1%
White Earth$21,420$24717.1%
Hancock$67,019$71422.9%
Sebeka$42,045$75625.4%
Stockton$71,111$90027.5%
Marine on St. Croix$135,242$1,75027.5%
Cleveland$92,614$69638.8%
Rushford Village$91,250$1,27114.6%
Twin Valley$52,404$1,01320.0%
Isle$46,667$71531.0%
Clear Lake$105,724$91517.5%
Holdingford$83,795$97820.6%
Kimball$74,750$72221.3%
Foreston$86,250$1,00023.5%
Clearbrook$48,750$80435.2%
Kasota$65,781$70319.3%
Trimont$66,354$62518.9%
Hoffman$53,889$68429.6%
Greenbush$55,625$47522.5%
Clarissa$45,250$76323.9%
Blackduck$33,393$68630.7%
Karlstad$50,536$49518.5%
Brownsville$61,771$60023.8%
Evansville$48,750$66432.8%
Emily$68,438$1,37522.5%
Lake Benton$45,500$47528.8%
Elysian$91,875$1,10014.3%
Eagle Bend$45,888$69729.7%
Motley$46,563$63820.9%
Graceville$51,719$66936.5%
Randall$50,000$55833.8%
Alden$75,000$98015.0%
Deerwood$52,750$52522.0%
Taconite$70,000$66934.2%
Center City$87,656$1,17226.5%
La Prairie$67,917$73829.4%
Wabasso$60,144$63829.0%
Halstad$53,750$77128.8%
Kiester$44,091$1,10832.9%
Marble$51,094$92529.7%
Littlefork$58,641$46416.8%
Argyle$87,857$43430.3%
Minnesota Lake$65,938$82519.6%
Ranier$74,602$86325.2%
Hendricks$46,875$59424.3%
Lake Park$63,125$71720.7%
Rollingstone$87,000$66334.2%
Heron Lake$65,750$70015.0%
Sacred Heart$59,107$76522.5%
Ivanhoe$52,000$49114.7%
Ellendale$65,000$83321.8%
Hampton$92,188$85740.0%
Jasper$45,341$69426.3%
New Germany$87,143$87027.2%
Brooten$43,542$92530.8%
Brandon$67,188$63025.3%
Buffalo Lake$51,597$74636.6%
Glenville$53,182$66541.5%
Ironton$48,125$90023.1%
Lafayette$86,875$83318.8%
Stewart$52,813$69122.2%
Claremont$72,000$1,00016.7%
Stephen$65,625$93151.0%
Balaton$53,333$1,02529.5%
Brownton$75,139$60031.7%
Franklin$56,250$64038.5%
Brewster$55,481$67212.5%
Cosmos$53,295$65422.8%
Lynd$70,417$90024.4%
Butterfield$57,708$72514.4%
Hamburg$71,750$78621.8%
Hill City$43,125$74425.6%
Prinsburg$98,750$90051.0%
Pennock$75,179$96321.3%
Rothsay$75,833$88824.8%
Amboy$74,861$70819.8%
Cass Lake$39,732$1,00520.6%
Browns Valley$44,650$93522.8%
Ellsworth$56,429$64023.8%
Barnum$54,688$78735.0%
Lyle$53,594$48324.5%
Fountain$71,875$56018.0%
Randolph$89,375$1,58718.4%
Verndale$34,053$66323.7%
Ottertail$93,056$1,09425.0%
Racine$82,232$1,26426.3%
Bertha$51,094$57519.3%
Gem Lake$129,583$1,20351.0%
Rose Creek$68,036$66326.3%
Naytahwaush$31,111$46023.6%
Kandiyohi$70,417$78022.9%
Bethel$98,333$1,15322.1%
New Auburn$62,125$67529.0%
Vermillion$95,000$98645.0%
St. Marys Point$105,625$1,43843.3%
Canton$56,250$58118.3%
Willernie$77,321$1,17217.6%
Pillager$64,250$97419.0%
Cook$43,750$64339.3%
Danube$57,083$92651.0%
Jenkins$61,806$95029.5%
Ghent$69,375$95038.0%
Newfolden$68,750$79018.3%
Sturgeon Lake$71,875$74626.9%
Erskine$26,000$65030.0%
Floodwood$34,583$66629.5%
Elmore$40,455$74418.2%
Badger$46,500$66329.2%
Kellogg$63,750$77923.8%
Nevis$54,583$69537.5%
Ulen$36,979$55851.0%
Carlos$70,417$1,00020.0%
Upsala$60,956$71924.4%
Herman$60,000$57542.2%
Underwood$61,000$91324.6%
Medicine Lake$136,250$98323.2%
Altura$70,938$58826.7%
Chokio$51,250$70951.0%
Ogilvie$43,750$87529.7%
Audubon$42,386$81928.4%
Tower$57,813$53336.0%
Round Lake$64,063$59516.7%
Oklee$52,045$58951.0%
Miltona$59,107$76824.8%
Ashby$52,321$83435.3%
Milan$65,000$1,08316.7%
Waubun$57,188$70626.7%
Orr$77,188$82122.5%
Wykoff$64,000$78517.8%
Hartland$60,972$48616.3%
Big Lake$75,313$999.0%
Fisher$88,393$1,03120.0%
Darwin$62,083$1,03616.3%
Wood Lake$69,500$62531.6%
Comfrey$56,429$58022.5%
Morton$62,083$1,04238.6%
Willow River$47,083$68024.4%
Bricelyn$42,083$47222.9%
Cromwell$49,583$83831.7%
Akeley$47,083$85031.0%
Remer$31,406$66423.6%
Wrenshall$88,250$1,06328.8%
Vernon Center$69,375$96725.8%
Chandler$73,875$80915.5%
Belview$60,000$1,02538.8%
Bigfork$33,750$1,09338.8%
Lancaster$58,750$70618.1%
Barrett$50,833$1,04245.4%
Geneva$51,250$55015.0%
Sanborn$41,250$999.0%
Hanley Falls$61,250$77020.6%
Askov$42,188$43833.0%
Hollandale$61,250$69224.5%
Rushmore$41,250$37945.0%
Ostrander$69,583$1,03827.5%
Oslo$72,000$53827.5%
Plummer$78,750$85417.5%
Jeffers$45,250$64319.6%
Dexter$84,375$81013.8%
Backus$49,250$49423.8%
Eitzen$47,500$48617.5%
Lowry$76,250$87520.0%
Emmons$55,417$67526.3%
Garfield$68,750$48521.1%
St. Martin$72,083$33125.4%
Grey Eagle$53,750$30024.0%
Cyrus$60,417$61718.8%
Freeborn$37,083$1,55051.0%
Russell$59,750$67121.5%
Riverland$28,654$44228.2%
Dalton$63,237$73023.9%
Buckman$82,500$86731.0%
Lismore$56,069$91021.6%
Grygla$60,341$66322.5%
Pine Point$40,455$54634.5%
Murdock$67,614$1,07128.0%
Clinton$64,444$84338.3%
Alvarado$75,000$54531.3%
Holland$74,167$77540.6%
Lewisville$55,000$533N/A
Middle River$55,417$36719.6%
Ceylon$41,875$66322.5%
Rice Lake$43,333$59220.4%
Wahkon$51,000$84326.5%
Maynard$40,882$61523.8%
Peterson$63,125$62522.5%
Villard$50,556$85027.5%
Beaver Creek$77,813$71317.5%
Calumet$31,000$69045.0%
Bigelow$77,875$1,6539.0%
Dresbach$80,781$61324.4%
St. Hilaire$88,750$1,06337.5%
Storden$78,750$99222.5%
Wilmont$51,250$77519.4%
Millville$67,500$56422.9%
Lake George$67,500$93325.8%
Gilman$65,673$84020.0%
Deer Creek$53,438$37530.0%
Bluffton$60,625$83014.4%
Hackensack$33,750$68930.0%
Rutledge$61,477$86713.3%
Bowlus$67,500$88027.0%
Cuyuna$71,563$87536.3%
Wilton$54,943$1,06327.9%
Vergas$68,125$62530.8%
Beardsley$63,750$63316.7%
Echo$63,125$57530.5%
Ogema$51,750$52529.4%
Donnelly$83,500$1,13337.5%
Pemberton$59,167$1,35023.5%
Kensington$45,000$52531.3%
Lutsen$52,031$64118.6%
Granada$53,438$77518.6%
Callaway$50,000$81320.6%
Pease$58,214$1,01336.6%
Northome$58,750$45026.5%
Milroy$60,625$49518.8%
Dennison$42,750$1,43342.0%
Kingston$90,625$58818.9%
Lake Wilson$64,375$75022.5%
Delavan$66,667$6009.0%
Swanville$55,313$36028.2%
Northrop$59,643$68322.5%
Iona$44,063$67531.0%
Lake Lillian$61,250$75623.8%
Ruthton$40,250$73322.5%
Currie$42,500$81721.3%
Bellechester$56,786$92027.5%
Magnolia$55,000$71112.5%
Biscay$135,750$1,65027.5%
Waltham$59,375$95042.5%
Watson$41,875$67225.7%
Finlayson$49,464$87542.5%
Mahnomen$12,000$38824.2%
Utica$76,250$83317.9%
Twin Lakes$43,750$59319.3%
Wendell$62,500$6859.0%
Porter$47,361$84326.3%
Bellingham$50,833$47551.0%
Lucan$45,000$62451.0%
Tenstrike$56,250$81321.9%
Campbell$71,786$1,00023.3%
South Haven$90,625$1,08914.5%
Finland$49,688$65225.8%
Kennedy$66,750$68822.5%
Waldorf$50,833$88044.0%
Blomkest$56,579$1,28115.6%
Minnesota City$62,500$77515.8%
Easton$66,250$1,18819.4%
Shevlin$59,750$1,36122.5%
Hardwick$32,500$61031.4%
Lake Bronson$52,614$70219.3%
Climax$53,750$62520.0%
Taunton$50,893$67512.5%
Garrison$55,000$86922.5%
Hendrum$50,179$78551.0%
Warba$44,375$87537.0%
Federal Dam$52,083$1,28635.0%
Felton$63,000$56416.3%
Winger$42,500$61922.5%
Big Falls$32,917$51327.3%
St. Leo$54,500$51916.3%
Zumbro Falls$84,750$85451.0%
Bena$42,500$63231.8%
Danvers$113,472$95016.3%
Mendota$104,375$78851.0%
Mentor$39,583$78821.3%
Clements$51,875$74231.3%
Wolverton$43,977$42528.3%
Brook Park$71,250$96443.1%
Riverton$57,083$64451.0%
Elizabeth$64,583$1,31332.5%
Meadowlands$40,313$65022.9%
Meire Grove$66,500$70020.8%
Palisade$40,417$79222.5%
Elkton$49,583$75828.8%
Coates$60,500$98137.9%
Kettle River$51,250$76728.3%
Mapleview$36,875$90529.4%
Alpha$135,638$87028.5%
Brooks$43,438$43018.6%
Millerville$83,000$82515.6%
Wright$66,250$56351.0%
Trommald$50,729$66322.5%
Steen$53,542$53822.5%
Roscoe$43,250$1,14328.9%
Nelson$50,833$93342.5%
Squaw Lake$58,125$73213.2%
Inger$38,173$62922.1%
Ebro$25,625$56320.8%
Burtrum$39,250$72844.4%
Hazel Run$61,786$72911.4%
Elbow Lake$27,500$49227.5%
Whipholt$72,500$1,31317.5%
Wolf Lake$68,750$86417.5%
Holloway$44,688$57545.0%
Gully$39,265$1,65051.0%
Aldrich$51,250$72527.5%
Midway$33,750$75830.8%
Pine Bend$28,750$67527.5%

How Minnesota Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$909 33.4%

Rent Burden

28.7% 5.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.4% 44.0%

Minnesota Rental Market Overview

Minnesota has approximately 899 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 21.7% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $909, which is 33% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Minnesota renter spends approximately 28.7% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 12.4%, the Minnesota rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Minnesota Cities

32% of cities in Minnesota have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Minnesota
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%290
25 to 30%199
30 to 35%127
35% and up102

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Credit River: median rent of $793, median income of $154,145, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Corcoran: median rent of $2,219, median income of $155,385, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.2%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Zumbrota: median rent of $772, median income of $72,061, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.6%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Gaylord: median rent of $780, median income of $62,083, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.7%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Tracy: median rent of $542, median income of $63,201, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Chisago City: median rent of $1,172, with a rent burden of approximately 46.8%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Bayport: median rent of $1,610, with a rent burden of approximately 45.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Mahtomedi: median rent of $1,652, with a rent burden of approximately 44.6%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Blooming Prairie: median rent of $811, with a rent burden of approximately 44.4%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Jordan: median rent of $1,203, with a rent burden of approximately 43.2%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

    HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

    Population vs Median Rent in Minnesota

    In Minnesota, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

    Renting in Minnesota: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Minnesota. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Minnesota may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Minnesota Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Minnesota are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Minnesota

    899 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 899 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Minneapolis426,877$1,26728.6%N/A
    St. Paul308,806$1,17429.7%N/A
    Rochester120,848$1,21829.3%N/A
    Bloomington89,244$1,42629.5%N/A
    Duluth86,772$99032.2%N/A
    Brooklyn Park84,951$1,24433.1%N/A
    Plymouth79,918$1,62525.0%N/A
    Woodbury75,549$1,76726.8%N/A
    Lakeville70,696$1,62330.7%N/A
    Maple Grove70,110$1,76825.4%N/A
    Blaine70,047$1,63527.5%N/A
    St. Cloud68,910$94427.4%N/A
    Eagan68,262$1,49026.8%N/A
    Burnsville64,075$1,44330.7%N/A
    Eden Prairie63,623$1,73124.7%N/A
    Coon Rapids63,296$1,39331.5%N/A
    Apple Valley55,594$1,60730.1%N/A
    Minnetonka53,529$1,67327.0%N/A
    Edina53,037$1,70029.1%N/A
    St. Louis Park49,500$1,50425.9%N/A
    Mankato44,444$1,02330.3%N/A
    Moorhead44,443$99733.7%N/A
    Shakopee44,135$1,41728.5%N/A
    Maplewood41,405$1,29131.6%N/A
    Cottage Grove39,274$1,62124.8%N/A
    Richfield36,809$1,29925.9%N/A
    Roseville36,066$1,25029.5%N/A
    Inver Grove Heights35,673$1,32429.7%N/A
    Brooklyn Center33,109$1,24929.1%N/A
    Andover32,639$1,71324.8%N/A
    Savage32,441$1,59532.9%N/A
    Fridley29,731$1,22727.0%N/A
    Oakdale28,029$1,24034.8%N/A
    Ramsey27,774$1,73828.1%N/A
    Chaska27,764$1,39228.3%N/A
    Prior Lake27,608$1,44732.5%N/A
    Shoreview26,846$1,40431.0%N/A
    Owatonna26,400$92534.0%N/A
    Austin26,156$87727.9%N/A
    Winona26,083$77331.4%N/A
    Rosemount25,993$1,52127.0%N/A
    Elk River25,936$1,24426.9%N/A
    Chanhassen25,868$1,70628.2%N/A
    Faribault24,418$1,04430.0%N/A
    White Bear Lake24,317$1,46030.4%N/A
    Champlin23,666$1,47832.3%N/A
    Farmington23,487$1,21430.9%N/A
    New Brighton23,141$1,24532.4%N/A
    Crystal22,954$1,35135.0%N/A
    Golden Valley22,142$1,58929.9%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
  • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.