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Rental Market Trends in Big Lake, MN

What is the average rent in Big Lake, MN?

$1,170/month

Average Rent

748 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Big Lake, MN is $1,170 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Big Lake more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Big Lake, you can expect to pay about $1,029 per month for a studio, $1,170 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,405 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,594 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,029/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,170/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,405/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,594/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,231/month
1,873 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,214/month
2,064 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 Big Lake, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $22 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 March 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Big Lake, MN
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Big Lake, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
71% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Big Lake is $1,170, you’ll want to make about $3,900 per month or $46,800 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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Big Lake, MN

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Big Lake we think you'll love

Savanna Vista

Savanna Vista

9277 NE Edmonson Ave,
Monticello, MN 55362

$1,360 - $2,150 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

Station Street Apartments

Station Street Apartments

19560 Station St,
Big Lake, MN 55309

$1,015 - $1,510 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Monticello Crossings

Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak Ave,
Monticello, MN 55362

$1,431 - $2,431 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Rivertown Apartments

Rivertown Apartments

212 Locust St,
Monticello, MN 55362

$1,295 - $1,813 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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United States Minnesota Big Lake 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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