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Rental Market Trends in Minneapolis, MN

What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?

$1,383/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,383 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Minneapolis rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Minneapolis, you can expect to pay about $1,112 per month for a studio, $1,383 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,048 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,347 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,112/month
461 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,383/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,048/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,347/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,470/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,112/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,459/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,363/month
2,206 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,567/month
783 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,798/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,054/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,008/month
534 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,820/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,277/month
1,658 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,121/month
2,394 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Minneapolis, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $20 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Based on current rent prices, Cherry Meadows, The Ponds and Unity Place are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Meadows
$928/month
683 Sq Ft
The Ponds
$1,009/month
685 Sq Ft
Unity Place
$1,012/month
686 Sq Ft
Shingle Creek Terrace
$1,030/month
756 Sq Ft
The Landings
$1,041/month
737 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,078/month
585 Sq Ft
Lowry Hill E Residential District
$1,090/month
580 Sq Ft
Northland Estates
$1,100/month
670 Sq Ft
Mattson Heights
$1,132/month
732 Sq Ft
South Murray Lane
$1,132/month
732 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Based on current rent prices, Near North, Walton Hills and Eliot View are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Near North
$2,444/month
736 Sq Ft
Walton Hills
$2,403/month
917 Sq Ft
Eliot View
$2,363/month
765 Sq Ft
Cedar-Isles-Dean
$2,243/month
836 Sq Ft
Brookside Heights
$2,216/month
763 Sq Ft
Riverdale
$2,191/month
651 Sq Ft
Normandale Lake Townhomes
$2,173/month
817 Sq Ft
Spring Green South
$2,125/month
766 Sq Ft
West Calhoun
$2,122/month
799 Sq Ft
Nicollet Island
$2,082/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Minneapolis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Minneapolis with the most apartments available are Uptown Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis and Warehouse District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Minneapolis
$1,784/month
691 Sq Ft
Downtown Minneapolis
$1,825/month
687 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$2,053/month
681 Sq Ft
North Loop
$1,953/month
708 Sq Ft
Northeast Minneapolis
$1,707/month
644 Sq Ft
Glenwood Junction
$1,504/month
735 Sq Ft
Loring Park
$1,461/month
665 Sq Ft
Downtown West
$2,071/month
752 Sq Ft
South Minneapolis
$1,580/month
679 Sq Ft
Downtown East
$2,046/month
718 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Minneapolis is $1,383, you’ll want to make about $4,610 per month or $55,320 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Minneapolis, MN is 6.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minneapolis is 17.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,112 - $2,347. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 3.4% less for utilities, and 3.6% less for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Cherry Meadows

Minneapolis, MN

Near North

Minneapolis, MN

Studio
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$793/month
One Bedroom
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$1,142/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,681/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,120/month
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Apartment communities in Minneapolis we think you'll love

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240 Park Avenue

240 Park Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55415

1-3 Beds | $1,550 - $7,995

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Huxley Apartments

657 22nd Ave NE,
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,280 - $2,465

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Lago Apartments

500 W Lake St,
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio - 2 Beds | $999 - $1,890

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  • 3,599

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  • 18

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30 Communities in Minneapolis
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  • 35

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  • 2,090

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

20 Communities in Minneapolis
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  • 73

    Communities

  • 10,908

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

17 Communities in Minneapolis
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Halverson and Blaiser
  • 48

    Communities

  • 3,581

    Units

  • 19

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17 Communities in Minneapolis
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  • 704

    Communities

  • 191,440

    Units

  • 328

    Cities

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  • 19

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  • 1,274

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

13 Communities in Minneapolis
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  • 544

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  • 127,049

    Units

  • 279

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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