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Rental Market Trends in Minneapolis, MN

What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?

$1,401/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,401 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,133 per month for a studio, $1,401 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,094 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,404 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,133/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,401/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,094/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,404/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,544/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,282/month
1,141 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,481/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,067/month
1,971 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,447/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,920/month
984 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,220/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,789/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,247/month
1,581 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,683/month
1,800 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Minneapolis, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $11 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Based on current rent prices, Cherry Meadows, Lowry Hill E Residential District and Shingle Creek Terrace are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Meadows
$924/month
679 Sq Ft
Lowry Hill E Residential District
$993/month
534 Sq Ft
Shingle Creek Terrace
$1,045/month
724 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,095/month
573 Sq Ft
Hawthorne
$1,112/month
687 Sq Ft
Near North
$1,197/month
661 Sq Ft
Willow Park
$1,212/month
734 Sq Ft
Stevens Square
$1,214/month
572 Sq Ft
Town Gardens
$1,218/month
811 Sq Ft
Ventura Village
$1,228/month
623 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Based on current rent prices, West Fulton, Walton Hills and Cedar-Isles-Dean are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Fulton
$3,204/month
956 Sq Ft
Walton Hills
$2,611/month
932 Sq Ft
Cedar-Isles-Dean
$2,379/month
829 Sq Ft
West Linden Hills
$2,175/month
754 Sq Ft
Waveland Park
$2,175/month
754 Sq Ft
Nicollet Island
$2,132/month
702 Sq Ft
West Calhoun
$2,097/month
792 Sq Ft
Downtown East
$2,086/month
737 Sq Ft
Armatage
$2,060/month
851 Sq Ft
Spring Green South
$1,980/month
776 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
$1,716/month
689 Sq Ft
Downtown Minneapolis
$1,744/month
684 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,906/month
673 Sq Ft
North Loop
$1,848/month
702 Sq Ft
Northeast Minneapolis
$1,731/month
653 Sq Ft
Glenwood Junction
$1,649/month
756 Sq Ft
Loring Park
$1,561/month
691 Sq Ft
Downtown West
$1,850/month
731 Sq Ft
South Minneapolis
$1,503/month
677 Sq Ft
Prospect Park
$1,637/month
689 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 $1,401, you’ll want to make about $4,670 per month or $56,040 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 8.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minneapolis is 19.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,133 - $2,404. You can expect to pay 1.6% more for groceries, 4.7% less for utilities, and 3.8% less for transportation.

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Minneapolis, MN

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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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Apartment Averages

Cherry Meadows

Minneapolis, MN

West Fulton

Minneapolis, MN

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
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$3,333/month
Two Bedroom
-
$5,517/month
Three Bedroom
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$7,581/month
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Apartment communities in Minneapolis we think you'll love

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608 2nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55402

$1,372 - $2,391 Plus Fees

Studio - 4 Beds

Expo

Expo

200 University Ave SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55414

$1,884 - $7,874 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

HQ Apartments

HQ Apartments

816 Portland Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55404

$1,355 - $3,176 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Huxley Apartments

Huxley Apartments

657 22nd Ave NE,
Minneapolis, MN 55418

$1,330 - $2,783 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Minneapolis, MN

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Bigos Management
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Sela Investments
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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 February 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.

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