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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

Average Rent in Minnesota

$1,280/month 3.6%vs 2023 ($1,235)

State median gross rent by county, city, and ZIP code. Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Average Rent in Minnesota and Neighbouring States

Minnesota: $1,280North Dakota: $954South Dakota: $946Iowa: $972Wisconsin: $1,087$1,280$954$946$972$1,087

How Minnesota Compares to Other States

Median gross rent ranked against all 51 states and DC.

Higher rent than 57% of states · 23th of 51

Cheapest: Arkansas($947)
Priciest: California($2,036)
#StateValue
1California$2,036
2Hawaii$1,971
3District of Columbia$1,954
… 19 more …
23Minnesota(you are here)$1,280
… 25 more …
49Arkansas$947
50South Dakota$946
51West Virginia$872

Highest & Lowest Average Rent by County

Counties

CountyMedian Rent
Aitkin County, Minnesota$869
Anoka County, Minnesota$1,464
Becker County, Minnesota$920
Beltrami County, Minnesota$1,053
Benton County, Minnesota$982
Big Stone County, Minnesota$745
Blue Earth County, Minnesota$1,123
Brown County, Minnesota$890
Carlton County, Minnesota$1,009
Carver County, Minnesota$1,514
Cass County, Minnesota$863
Chippewa County, Minnesota$869
Chisago County, Minnesota$1,186
Clay County, Minnesota$1,019
Clearwater County, Minnesota$742
Cook County, Minnesota$886
Cottonwood County, Minnesota$817
Crow Wing County, Minnesota$971
Dakota County, Minnesota$1,548
Dodge County, Minnesota$1,020
Douglas County, Minnesota$927
Faribault County, Minnesota$799
Fillmore County, Minnesota$797
Freeborn County, Minnesota$849
Goodhue County, Minnesota$966
Grant County, Minnesota$797
Hennepin County, Minnesota$1,487
Houston County, Minnesota$879
Hubbard County, Minnesota$905
Isanti County, Minnesota$1,273
Itasca County, Minnesota$988
Jackson County, Minnesota$787
Kanabec County, Minnesota$962
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota$909
Kittson County, Minnesota$757
Koochiching County, Minnesota$671
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota$728
Lake County, Minnesota$1,093
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota$955
Le Sueur County, Minnesota$942
Lincoln County, Minnesota$674
Lyon County, Minnesota$781
Mahnomen County, Minnesota$696
Marshall County, Minnesota$690
Martin County, Minnesota$761
McLeod County, Minnesota$941
Meeker County, Minnesota$904
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota$903
Morrison County, Minnesota$788
Mower County, Minnesota$927
Murray County, Minnesota$810
Nicollet County, Minnesota$970
Nobles County, Minnesota$896
Norman County, Minnesota$774
Olmsted County, Minnesota$1,370
Otter Tail County, Minnesota$868
Pennington County, Minnesota$862
Pine County, Minnesota$877
Pipestone County, Minnesota$754
Polk County, Minnesota$855
Pope County, Minnesota$902
Ramsey County, Minnesota$1,329
Red Lake County, Minnesota$583
Redwood County, Minnesota$757
Renville County, Minnesota$790
Rice County, Minnesota$1,083
Rock County, Minnesota$698
Roseau County, Minnesota$880
Scott County, Minnesota$1,568
Sherburne County, Minnesota$1,127
Sibley County, Minnesota$855
Stearns County, Minnesota$1,068
Steele County, Minnesota$1,061
Stevens County, Minnesota$951
St. Louis County, Minnesota$1,013
Swift County, Minnesota$920
Todd County, Minnesota$908
Traverse County, Minnesota$615
Wabasha County, Minnesota$830
Wadena County, Minnesota$746
Waseca County, Minnesota$883
Washington County, Minnesota$1,710
Watonwan County, Minnesota$834
Wilkin County, Minnesota$564
Winona County, Minnesota$907
Wright County, Minnesota$1,288
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota$678

Cities & Places

PlaceMedian Rent
Ada city, Minnesota$746
Adams city, Minnesota$823
Adrian city, Minnesota$950
Afton city, Minnesota$2,333
Aitkin city, Minnesota$679
Akeley city, Minnesota$1,094
Albany city, Minnesota$642
Albert Lea city, Minnesota$857
Albertville city, Minnesota$1,348
Alden city, Minnesota$1,042
Alexandria city, Minnesota$934
Altura city, Minnesota$638
Alvarado city, Minnesota$1,075
Amboy city, Minnesota$763
Andover city, Minnesota$2,037
Annandale city, Minnesota$971
Anoka city, Minnesota$1,269
Appleton city, Minnesota$717
Apple Valley city, Minnesota$1,738
Arden Hills city, Minnesota$1,710
Argyle city, Minnesota$431
Arlington city, Minnesota$549
Ashby city, Minnesota$732
Askov city, Minnesota$346
Atwater city, Minnesota$768
Audubon city, Minnesota$1,054
Aurora city, Minnesota$509
Austin city, Minnesota$953
Avon city, Minnesota$1,039
Babbitt city, Minnesota$737
Backus city, Minnesota$720
Badger city, Minnesota$1,013
Bagley city, Minnesota$750
Balaton city, Minnesota$1,138
Barnesville city, Minnesota$848
Barnum city, Minnesota$885
Barrett city, Minnesota$1,337
Battle Lake city, Minnesota$1,052
Baudette city, Minnesota$899
Baxter city, Minnesota$1,154
Bayport city, Minnesota$2,028
Beardsley city, Minnesota$613
Beaulieu CDP, Minnesota$763
Beaver Creek city, Minnesota$910
Becker city, Minnesota$889
Belgrade city, Minnesota$756
Bellechester city, Minnesota$940
Belle Plaine city, Minnesota$1,342
Bellingham city, Minnesota$495
Belview city, Minnesota$838

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, median gross rent ranges from $99 to $3,501/month across counties, cities, and ZIP codes, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Browse the geographies below to find specific rent data for your area.

What does "median gross rent" mean?

Median gross rent is the midpoint of all rent payments in an area, including rent plus utilities. It gives a more complete picture of housing costs than contract rent alone, since it includes the cost of utilities like electricity, gas, and water.

Where does this rent data come from?

This data comes from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of survey data for more reliable figures, especially in smaller geographies.

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