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Rental Market Trends in Minneapolis, MN
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,417/month.
Rent in Minneapolis is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,417/month
Average Rent
661 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.2%
Change / Year
5,193
Available Apartments
Minneapolis rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Minneapolis average $1,156 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis average $1,417 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis average $2,106 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis average $2,403 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Minneapolis, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Powderhorn Park, Willow Park and Ventura Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Based on current rent prices, West Fulton, Nicollet Island and West Linden Hills 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 North Loop .
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Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Minneapolis, MN?
Because the average rent in Minneapolis is $1,417, you’ll want to make about $4,723 per month or $56,676 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 7.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minneapolis is 19.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,156 - $2,403. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 5.0% less for utilities, and 4.5% 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.
View the Minneapolis Area GuideStudio
$1,039/month
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One Bedroom
$926/month
$3,219/month
Two Bedroom
$969/month
$5,640/month
Three Bedroom
$622/month
$7,735/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Lauderdale
Avg Rent: $1,056/month
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Falcon Heights
Avg Rent: $1,179/month
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Saint Anthony
Avg Rent: $1,514/month
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Golden Valley
Avg Rent: $1,529/month
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Robbinsdale
Avg Rent: $1,527/month
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Saint Louis Park
Avg Rent: $1,538/month
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Columbia Heights
Avg Rent: $1,130/month
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Roseville
Avg Rent: $1,234/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Minneapolis?
The average rent in Minneapolis is $1,417 per month, which is 14.9% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Minneapolis?
The average rent for a house in Minneapolis, MN is $2,381 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Minneapolis?
The average rent for a townhome in Minneapolis, MN is $1,886 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Minneapolis?
The average rent for a condo in Minneapolis, MN is $1,464 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Minneapolis?
Rents in Minneapolis, MN are increasing, with prices up 2.2% year-over-year and $32 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Minneapolis?
In Minneapolis, MN, 46% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/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 September 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.