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Rental Market Trends in Duluth, MN

What is the average rent in Duluth, MN?

$1,399/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Duluth, MN is $1,399 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Duluth rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Duluth, you can expect to pay about $1,117 per month for a studio, $1,399 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,862 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,413 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,117/month
435 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,399/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,862/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,413/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,291/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,193/month
797 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,283/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,228/month
1,476 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 Duluth, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $24 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Duluth, MN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Duluth, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth?

Based on current rent prices, West End, Lakeview of Duluth and Kenwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,324/month
642 Sq Ft
Lakeview of Duluth
$1,344/month
686 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$1,383/month
602 Sq Ft
Central Hillside
$1,399/month
634 Sq Ft
Duluth Heights
$1,420/month
692 Sq Ft
Downtown Duluth
$2,071/month
754 Sq Ft
East End
$2,112/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Duluth?

Based on current rent prices, East End, Downtown Duluth and Duluth Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Duluth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East End
$2,112/month
767 Sq Ft
Downtown Duluth
$2,071/month
754 Sq Ft
Duluth Heights
$1,420/month
692 Sq Ft
Central Hillside
$1,399/month
634 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$1,383/month
602 Sq Ft
Lakeview of Duluth
$1,344/month
686 Sq Ft
West End
$1,324/month
642 Sq Ft

Which Duluth neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Duluth with the most apartments available are Downtown Duluth, East End and West End .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Duluth
$2,071/month
754 Sq Ft
East End
$2,112/month
767 Sq Ft
West End
$1,324/month
642 Sq Ft
Duluth Heights
$1,420/month
692 Sq Ft
Kenwood
$1,383/month
602 Sq Ft
Lakeview of Duluth
$1,344/month
686 Sq Ft
Central Hillside
$1,399/month
634 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Duluth is $1,399, you’ll want to make about $4,663 per month or $55,956 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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Apartment Averages

West End

Duluth, MN

East End

Duluth, MN

Studio
$1,135/month
$805/month
One Bedroom
$1,355/month
$861/month
Two Bedroom
$2,186/month
$1,033/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,626/month
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Arris Duluth

Arris Duluth

330 E Palm St,
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$2,430 - $2,829 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

The Lakeview Residences at 333

The Lakeview Residences at 333

333 E Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55802

$1,485 - $5,821 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Lincoln Park Flats

Lincoln Park Flats

2102 W Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55806

$1,270 - $2,350 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Saturday Zenith MT LLC

Saturday Zenith MT LLC

215 N 1st Ave E,
Duluth, MN 55802

$1,311 - $3,099 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

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  • 1,360

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  • 4

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  • 1,510

    Units

  • 24

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3 Communities in Duluth
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  • 2,227

    Units

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    Units

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Metes & Bounds Management Company
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    Communities

  • 1,987

    Units

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    Cities

2 Communities in Duluth
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Hegenes Management, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 2,289

    Units

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    Cities

2 Communities in Duluth
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  • 951,357

    Units

  • 887

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1 Community in Duluth
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1 Community in Duluth

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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