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Rental Market Trends in Owatonna, MN

What is the average rent in Owatonna, MN?

$1,204/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Owatonna, MN is $1,204 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Owatonna more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Owatonna, you can expect to pay about $850 per month for a studio, $1,204 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,383 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,564 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$850/month
555 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,204/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,383/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,564/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Owatonna, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.7%, which averages out to $69 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Owatonna, MN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Owatonna, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
64% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Owatonna is $1,204, you’ll want to make about $4,013 per month or $48,156 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.

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Owatonna, MN

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Coopers Court

Coopers Court

614 W Bridge St,
Owatonna, MN 55060

$1,305 - $1,315 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cedar View Apartments

Cedar View Apartments

2575 N Cedar Ave,
Owatonna, MN 55060

$1,595 - $1,895 Plus Fees

2-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

West Lake Meadows

West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NW,
Owatonna, MN 55060

$1,125 - $1,735 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

South Pointe Apartments

South Pointe Apartments

201 18th St SW,
Owatonna, MN 55060

$950 - $1,460 Plus Fees

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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