Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
24%
Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$875
Population
18,413
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Bask in lakeside recreation and small-town festivities in southern Minnesota
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Cradled between Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake in southern Minnesota, Albert Lea is known as “The Land Between the Lakes.” Albert Lea’s close proximity to amenities such as the Blazing Star Bike Trail, Myre Big Island State Park, Edgewater Park, numerous golf courses, and area lakes provides residents with access to year-round recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, camping, golfing, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling.
Albert Lea residents also enjoy taking classes and touring exhibits at the Albert Lea Art Center, exploring the Freeborn County Historical Museum and Village, and shopping in Historic Downtown Albert Lea. An array of annual events brings the community together in Albert Lea, including the Big Freeze, Freeborn County Fair, 2nd of July Car Show, 3rd of July Parade, and 4th of July Fireworks. Albert Lea is accessible to Interstates 35 and 90, allowing for simple commutes and travels.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,782
Average: $71,200
Education
2,849
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,596
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Albert Lea has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Albert Lea, MN is $706 for a studio, $875 for one bedroom, $1,112 for two bedrooms, and $851 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albert Lea has increased by 15.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$875/month
554 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Albert Lea, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
389 Students
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
282 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
1,218 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
1,218 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Big Island State Park
Top Apartments in Albert Lea
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.