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Rental Market Trends in Fairmont, MN

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Fairmont, MN is $677/month.

Rent in Fairmont is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$677/month

Average Rent

600 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.8%

Change / Year

3

Available Apartments

Fairmont rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Fairmont average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fairmont average $677 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fairmont average $777 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fairmont average $977 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$677/month
600 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$777/month
750 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$977/month
900 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Fairmont, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Fairmont, MN

August 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fairmont, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Fairmont is $677, you’ll want to make about $2,256 per month or $27,072 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

Fairmont, MN

3 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Fairmont We Think You'll Love

401 N Dewey St

401 N Dewey St

401 N Dewey St,
Fairmont, MN 56031

2 Beds | $950

77 Downtown Plz

77 Downtown Plz

77 Downtown Plz,
Fairmont, MN 56031

1 Bed | $1,200

910 Hengen St

910 Hengen St

910 Hengen St,
Fairmont, MN 56031

3 Beds | $1,000

Trimont Square Apartments

Trimont Square Apartments

121 Main St E,
Trimont, MN 56176

1 Bed | $935

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Fairmont?

The average rent in Fairmont is $677 per month, which is 59.3% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Fairmont?

Rents in Fairmont, MN are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $6 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, MN, 100% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Minnesota Fairmont Rental Trends

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 June 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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