Zenith DCHS
215 N 1st Ave E,
Duluth, MN 55802
$1,376 - $1,979
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Duluth, MN
What is the average rent in Duluth, MN?
$1,341/month
Average Rent
660 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Duluth, MN is $1,341 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Duluth more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Duluth, you can expect to pay about $1,025 per month for a studio, $1,341 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,708 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,378 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Duluth, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $39 more 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth?
Based on current rent prices, West End, Rice's Point and Downtown Duluth are the most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Duluth?
Based on current rent prices, East End, Lakeview of Duluth and Congdon are the most expensive neighborhoods in Duluth.
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Which Duluth neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Duluth with the most apartments available are West End, Rice's Point and Downtown Duluth .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Duluth, MN?
Because the average rent in Duluth is $1,341, you’ll want to make about $4,470 per month or $53,640 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 Duluth, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Duluth, 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.
Studio
$1,111/month
$784/month
One Bedroom
$1,178/month
$883/month
Two Bedroom
$2,180/month
$1,047/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,625/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.