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Rental Market Trends in Albert Lea, MN

What is the average rent in Albert Lea, MN?

$812/month

Average Rent

553 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Albert Lea, MN is $812 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $706 per month for a studio, $812 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $848 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$706/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$812/month
553 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,113/month
828 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$848/month
0 Sq Ft
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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 decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Albert Lea, MN?

Because the average rent in Albert Lea is $812, you’ll want to make about $2,706 per month or $32,472 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

$1,195 - $1,350 Plus Fees

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133 W William St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007

$625 - $860 Plus Fees

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909 Janson St,
Albert Lea, MN 56007

$625 - $700 Plus Fees

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Skye Lofts Apartments

1619 W Main St,
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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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