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Rental Market Trends in Albert Lea, MN

What is the average rent in Albert Lea, MN?

$774/month

Average Rent

538 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+9.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Albert Lea, MN is $774 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Albert Lea more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Albert Lea, you can expect to pay about $707 per month for a studio, $774 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,111 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $875 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$707/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$774/month
538 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,111/month
827 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$875/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Albert Lea, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 9.2%, which averages out to $72 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Albert Lea, MN
Last Updated June 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Albert Lea, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albert Lea, MN?

Because the average rent in Albert Lea is $774, you’ll want to make about $2,580 per month or $30,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lakeview Apartments

750 E Front St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007

1 Bed | $1,195

A-Lea Apartments

A-Lea Apartments

909 Janson St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007

1-2 Beds | $625 - $850

CityView Apartments

CityView Apartments

133 W William St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Studio - 2 Beds | $625 - $845

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Skye Lofts Apartments

1619 W Main St,
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1-2 Beds | $790 - $2,325

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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