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What Is the Average Rent in Benton County, Minnesota?

$982/month 7.1%vs 2023 ($917)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Benton County, Minnesota is $982/month (±$43), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $271,000 (±$5,720), and the median household income is $74,410/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Benton County, Minnesota and Neighbouring Counties

Benton County: $982Mille Lacs: $903Sherburne: $1,127Morrison: $788Stearns: $1,068$982$903$1,127$788$1,068

Housing Metrics for Benton County, Minnesota

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$982
Median Home Value$271,000
Median Household Income$74,410
Total Housing Units16,719
Renter-Occupied Units5,562
Renter-Occupied Share33%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,199 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$672n/a
1 BR$850+23.0%
2 BR$990+31.5%
3 BR$1,303+52.2%
4 BR$1,670+32.9%
5+ BR$1,564n/a

How does Benton County, Minnesota compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Minnesota.

Higher rent than 74% of counties in Minnesota · 24th of 87

Cheapest: Traverse County($615)
Priciest: Washington County($1,710)
#CountyValue
1Washington County$1,710
2Scott County$1,568
3Dakota County$1,548
… 20 more …
24Benton County(you are here)$982
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85Traverse County$615
86Red Lake County$583
87Wilkin County$564

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Benton County, Minnesota?

The median gross rent in Benton County, Minnesota is $982/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Benton County, Minnesota?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Benton County, Minnesota is $990/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$47. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Benton County, Minnesota?

The median home value in Benton County, Minnesota is $271,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Benton County are rent-burdened?

In Benton County, Minnesota, 1,199 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Benton County, Minnesota?

The median household income in Benton County, Minnesota is $74,410/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $982 has a margin of error of ±$43. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.