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650 Portland Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,524 - $5,607
Rental Market Trends in Minneapolis, MN
What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?
$1,390/month
Average Rent
662 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,390 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $1,115 per month for a studio, $1,390 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,066 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,360 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Minneapolis, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, 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.
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Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
43%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Shingle Creek Terrace, Cherry Meadows and The Ponds are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Hyland Ridge, Countryside West and Bristol Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Minneapolis, MN?
Because the average rent in Minneapolis is $1,390, you’ll want to make about $4,633 per month or $55,596 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 $1,115 - $2,360. You can expect to pay 2.4% more for groceries, 3.8% less for utilities, and 3.5% less for transportation.
How does Minneapolis, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Minneapolis, 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.
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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.