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Rental Market Trends in Golden Valley, MN

What is the average rent in Golden Valley, MN?

$1,499/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Golden Valley, MN is $1,499 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Golden Valley rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Golden Valley, you can expect to pay about $1,458 per month for a studio, $1,499 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,978 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,838 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,458/month
602 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,499/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,978/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,838/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,002/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,354/month
1,425 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,109/month
2,392 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,249/month
1,526 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Golden Valley, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, 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.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Golden Valley, MN
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Golden Valley, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Golden Valley?

Based on current rent prices, West End is the most affordable neighborhood in Golden Valley.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,974/month
791 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Golden Valley?

Based on current rent prices, West End is the most expensive neighborhood in Golden Valley.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,974/month
791 Sq Ft

Which Golden Valley neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Golden Valley with the most apartments available is West End .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,974/month
791 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Golden Valley is $1,499, you’ll want to make about $4,996 per month or $59,952 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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Golden Valley, MN

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Apartment Averages

West End

Golden Valley, MN

West End

Golden Valley, MN

Studio
$1,571/month
$1,571/month
One Bedroom
$1,747/month
$1,747/month
Two Bedroom
$2,240/month
$2,240/month
Three Bedroom
$2,853/month
$2,853/month
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$1,560 - $3,637 Plus Fees

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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.

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