Highland Lakeview Apartments Available for Rent
1321 Highland Dr,
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
$1,850 - $2,500 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Detroit Lakes, MN
What is the average rent in Detroit Lakes, MN?
$887/month
Average Rent
672 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Detroit Lakes, MN is $887 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Detroit Lakes more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Detroit Lakes, you can expect to pay about $830 per month for a studio, $887 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,193 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Detroit Lakes, MN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $26 less 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 Detroit Lakes, MN
Last Updated May 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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13%
Below $700/month
47%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
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0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Detroit Lakes?
Based on current rent prices, Mnt Meadow Acres is the most affordable neighborhood in Detroit Lakes.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Detroit Lakes?
Based on current rent prices, Mnt Meadow Acres is the most expensive neighborhood in Detroit Lakes.
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Which Detroit Lakes neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Detroit Lakes with the most apartments available is Mnt Meadow Acres .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Detroit Lakes, MN?
Because the average rent in Detroit Lakes is $887, you’ll want to make about $2,956 per month or $35,472 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.
How does Detroit Lakes, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Detroit Lakes, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.