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Rental Market Trends in Owatonna, MN

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Owatonna, MN is $1,211/month.

Rent in Owatonna is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,211/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.5%

Change / Year

71

Available Apartments

Owatonna rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Owatonna average $874 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Owatonna average $1,211 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Owatonna average $1,393 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Owatonna average $1,587 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$874/month
533 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,211/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,393/month
870 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,587/month
1,156 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Owatonna, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Owatonna, MN

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Owatonna, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $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 $1,211, you’ll want to make about $4,036 per month or $48,432 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.

City

Owatonna, MN

71 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Owatonna, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $1,097/month

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    Ellendale

    Avg Rent: $995/month

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    Avg Rent: $1,036/month

Apartment Communities in Owatonna We Think You'll Love

Coopers Court

Coopers Court

614 W Bridge St,
Owatonna, MN 55060

1-3 Beds | $1,224 - $1,369

West Lake Meadows

West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NW,
Owatonna, MN 55060

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,175 - $1,645

South Pointe Apartments

South Pointe Apartments

201 18th St SW,
Owatonna, MN 55060

1-2 Beds | $1,150 - $1,525

Cedar View Apartments

Cedar View Apartments

2575 N Cedar Ave,
Owatonna, MN 55060

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,095 - $1,895

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Owatonna?

The average rent in Owatonna is $1,211 per month, which is 27.2% lower than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Owatonna?

Rents in Owatonna, MN are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $18 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Owatonna?

In Owatonna, MN, 67% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Minnesota Owatonna Rental Trends

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.

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