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Rental Market Trends in Austin, MN

What is the average rent in Austin, MN?

$1,262/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Austin, MN is $1,262 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Austin more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Austin, you can expect to pay about $1,171 per month for a studio, $1,262 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,234 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,167 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,171/month
544 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,262/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,234/month
926 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,167/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,517/month
1,172 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 Austin, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Austin, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Austin, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
56% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Austin is $1,262, you’ll want to make about $4,206 per month or $50,472 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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Austin, MN

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Mill on Main I & II

704 1st Dr NW,
Austin, MN 55912

$1,219 - $2,514 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Lincoln Apartments LLC

Lincoln Apartments LLC

911 5th Ave NE,
Austin, MN 55912

$1,015 - $1,165 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Parkview Place

Parkview Place

303 27th St SW,
Austin, MN 55912

$1,110 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Webster Apartments

Webster Apartments

403 12th St NE,
Austin, MN 55912

$1,035 - $1,150 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Minnesota Austin Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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