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Rental Market Trends in Minneapolis, MN

What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?

$1,385/month

Average Rent

663 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,385 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Minneapolis more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Minneapolis, you can expect to pay about $1,120 per month for a studio, $1,385 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,056 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,390 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,120/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,385/month
663 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,056/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,390/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,459/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,130/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,435/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,435/month
2,263 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,504/month
760 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,157/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,012/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,415/month
608 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,828/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,491/month
1,848 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,132/month
1,944 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Minneapolis, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $35 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Meadows
$930/month
680 Sq Ft
The Ponds
$1,010/month
685 Sq Ft
Unity Place
$1,011/month
685 Sq Ft
Shingle Creek Terrace
$1,031/month
711 Sq Ft
The Landings
$1,042/month
719 Sq Ft
Broadway
$1,090/month
887 Sq Ft
Stevens Square Historic District
$1,103/month
583 Sq Ft
Stevens Square
$1,115/month
594 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,117/month
614 Sq Ft
Mattson Heights
$1,125/month
718 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Based on current rent prices, Walton Hills, Nicollet Island and Brookside Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walton Hills
$2,443/month
970 Sq Ft
Nicollet Island
$2,297/month
732 Sq Ft
Brookside Heights
$2,226/month
726 Sq Ft
West Linden Hills
$2,163/month
749 Sq Ft
Waveland Park
$2,163/month
749 Sq Ft
Cedar-Isles-Dean
$2,059/month
809 Sq Ft
Normandale Lake Townhomes
$2,058/month
802 Sq Ft
Spring Green South
$2,034/month
772 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,944/month
707 Sq Ft
Downtown East
$1,921/month
730 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
$1,680/month
695 Sq Ft
Downtown Minneapolis
$1,711/month
698 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,944/month
707 Sq Ft
North Loop
$1,852/month
715 Sq Ft
Northeast Minneapolis
$1,736/month
688 Sq Ft
Glenwood Junction
$1,646/month
770 Sq Ft
Downtown West
$1,866/month
739 Sq Ft
Loring Park
$1,444/month
689 Sq Ft
Unity Place
$1,011/month
685 Sq Ft
The Ponds
$1,010/month
685 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 $1,385, you’ll want to make about $4,616 per month or $55,392 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 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minneapolis is 17.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,120 - $2,390. You can expect to pay 2.4% more for groceries, 3.8% less for utilities, and 3.5% less for transportation.

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Minneapolis, MN 55418

$1,300 - $2,465 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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