Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN

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Bemidji State University - Bemidji, MN Area Guide

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Bemidji State University first opened as the Bemidji Normal School in 1919. Today, BSU is home to an innovative, interdisciplinary, and highly accessible learning environment committed to student success and a sustainable future. Through the transformative power of the liberal arts, professional education, and robust student engagement, BSU instills and promotes service to others, preservation of the earth, and respect and appreciation for diversity.

Located on the western shores of Lake Bemidji, BSU is surrounded by a wide variety of houses and apartments available for rent. Easy access to U.S. Routes 2 and 71 makes commuting from the BSU campus simple.

NCAA Division I and II Beaver athletics, nearly 100 student organizations, music and theatre productions, special events, and an abundance of recreational opportunities contribute to the rich campus experience at BSU. Outdoor activities are a popular pastime in the Bemidji area, with convenience to a host of state parks and forests. Enjoy the City of Bemidji’s quaint charm and travel to Minneapolis or Winnipeg for a taste of city life.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bemidji, MN is $709 for a studio, $868 for one bedroom, $1,115 for two bedrooms, and $1,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bemidji has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 454 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $709/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 627 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $868/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 919 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,115/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,155 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

328 Students

Gene Dillon Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

695 Students

Northern Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

308 Students

Northern Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

308 Students

Horace May Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

Bemidji Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,013 Students

Bemidji Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,013 Students

Schoolcraft Learning Community Charter

Public

Grades K-8

207 Students

Trek North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

114 Students

Lakeside Learning Center

Public

Grades 6-12

9 Students

Bemidji Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,432 Students

Bemidji Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,432 Students

Treknorth High School

Public

Grades 9-12

145 Students

Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc

Public

Grades 9-12

133 Students

Voyageurs Expeditionary High School

Public

Grades 9-12

59 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Headwaters Science Center
  • Paul Bunyan Park
  • Lake Bemidji State Park
  • Buena Vista Ski Area

Airports

  • Bemidji Regional

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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.