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Rental Market Trends in Mendota Heights, MN
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Mendota Heights, MN is $1,742/month.
Rent in Mendota Heights is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.
$1,742/month
Average Rent
804 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.1%
Change / Year
438
Available Apartments
Mendota Heights rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Mendota Heights average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Mendota Heights average $1,742 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Mendota Heights average $2,407 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Mendota Heights average or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Mendota Heights, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Mendota Heights, MN
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
75%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
25%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mendota Heights?
Based on current rent prices, West St Paul is the most affordable neighborhood in Mendota Heights.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mendota Heights?
Based on current rent prices, West St Paul is the most expensive neighborhood in Mendota Heights.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Mendota Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Mendota Heights with the most apartments available is West St Paul .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mendota Heights, MN?
Because the average rent in Mendota Heights is $1,742, you’ll want to make about $5,806 per month or $69,672 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 Mendota Heights, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mendota Heights, 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.
View the Mendota Heights Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$1,996/month
$1,996/month
Two Bedroom
$3,303/month
$3,303/month
Three Bedroom
$5,900/month
$5,900/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Mendota Heights?
The average rent in Mendota Heights is $1,742 per month, which is 4.8% higher than the national average of $1,662.
Are rents going up or down in Mendota Heights?
Rents in Mendota Heights, MN are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $20 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Mendota Heights?
In Mendota Heights, MN, 75% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.