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Rental Market Trends in Brooklyn Center, MN

What is the average rent in Brooklyn Center, MN?

$1,159/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Brooklyn Center, MN is $1,159 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Brooklyn Center more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brooklyn Center, you can expect to pay about $976 per month for a studio, $1,159 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,401 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,843 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$976/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,159/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,401/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,843/month
1,282 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,206/month
1,420 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 Brooklyn Center, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.6%, which averages out to $53 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 May 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Brooklyn Center, MN
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Brooklyn Center, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
86% $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 Brooklyn Center, MN?

Because the average rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,159, you’ll want to make about $3,863 per month or $46,356 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.

City

Brooklyn Center, MN

532 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Brooklyn Center, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Brooklyn Center we think you'll love

Lake Pointe

Lake Pointe

3413-3433 53rd Ave N,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

$1,229 - $1,469 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Gateway Commons

Gateway Commons

2850 Northway Dr,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

$1,250 - $1,425 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Cielo Apartments

The Cielo Apartments

6051 University Ave,
Fridley, MN 55432

$1,729 - $2,083 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Aura  Age 55 Plus Active Community

Aura Age 55 Plus Active Community

6000 Main St NE,
Fridley, MN 55432

$1,220 - $2,186 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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