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Rental Market Trends in Duluth, MN

What is the average rent in Duluth, MN?

$1,420/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Duluth, MN is $1,420 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Duluth rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Duluth, you can expect to pay about $1,141 per month for a studio, $1,420 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,844 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,402 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,141/month
433 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,420/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,844/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,402/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,011/month
979 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,379/month
1,611 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 2.4%, which averages out to $34 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Duluth, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Duluth, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,348/month
644 Sq Ft
Lakeview of Duluth
$1,474/month
695 Sq Ft
Duluth Heights
$1,532/month
737 Sq Ft
Central Hillside
$1,635/month
678 Sq Ft
Downtown Duluth
$2,065/month
758 Sq Ft
East End
$2,134/month
768 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Duluth?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East End
$2,134/month
768 Sq Ft
Downtown Duluth
$2,065/month
758 Sq Ft
Central Hillside
$1,635/month
678 Sq Ft
Duluth Heights
$1,532/month
737 Sq Ft
Lakeview of Duluth
$1,474/month
695 Sq Ft
West End
$1,348/month
644 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
$2,065/month
758 Sq Ft
East End
$2,134/month
768 Sq Ft
West End
$1,348/month
644 Sq Ft
Duluth Heights
$1,532/month
737 Sq Ft
Central Hillside
$1,635/month
678 Sq Ft
Lakeview of Duluth
$1,474/month
695 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 $1,420, you’ll want to make about $4,733 per month or $56,796 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

Duluth, MN

596 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

West End

Duluth, MN

East End

Duluth, MN

Studio
$1,141/month
$857/month
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
$881/month
Two Bedroom
$2,160/month
$1,048/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,625/month
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$1,608 - $5,821 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Zenith

Zenith

215 N 1st Ave E,
Duluth, MN 55802

$1,324 - $3,299 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

The Acres on Arrowhead ll

The Acres on Arrowhead ll

3425 Eischen Ct,
Duluth, MN 55811

$1,150 - $2,195 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

BlueStone Lofts

BlueStone Lofts

101 Summit St,
Duluth, MN 55803

$896 - $1,102 Plus Fees

2-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Duluth, MN

Summit Real Estate & Management
Summit Real Estate & Management
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    Communities

  • 1,360

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

6 Communities in Duluth
D.W. Jones
D.W. Jones
  • 36

    Communities

  • 1,530

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

3 Communities in Duluth
Thies & Talle
Thies & Talle
  • 27

    Communities

  • 1,871

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Duluth
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PRE/3
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    Communities

  • 14,539

    Units

  • 119

    Cities

2 Communities in Duluth
Metes & Bounds Management Company
Metes & Bounds Management Company
  • 22

    Communities

  • 1,987

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

2 Communities in Duluth
Hegenes Management, Inc.
Hegenes Management, Inc.
  • 25

    Communities

  • 2,464

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Duluth
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,488

    Communities

  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

1 Community in Duluth
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 455

    Communities

  • 108,006

    Units

  • 227

    Cities

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 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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