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Rental Market Trends in Saint James, MN

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Saint James, MN is $796/month.

Rent in Saint James is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$796/month

Average Rent

705 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.7%

Change / Year

8

Available Apartments

Saint James rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Saint James average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Saint James average $796 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Saint James average $561 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Saint James average $1,209 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$796/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$561/month
867 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,209/month
1,221 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Saint James, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Saint James, MN

August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint James, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Saint James is $796, you’ll want to make about $2,653 per month or $31,836 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

Saint James, MN

8 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Saint James We Think You'll Love

1212 Heckman Ct

1212 Heckman Ct

1212 Heckman Ct,
Saint James, MN 56081

Studio - 1 Bed | $750 - $800

Hartshorn Manor

Hartshorn Manor

23 Benzel Ave NW,
Madelia, MN 56062

1 Bed | $840

Trimont Square Apartments

Trimont Square Apartments

121 Main St E,
Trimont, MN 56176

1 Bed | $935

219 6th St SW

219 6th St SW

219 6th St SW,
Madelia, MN 56062

1-2 Beds | $900 - $1,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Saint James?

The average rent in Saint James is $796 per month, which is 52.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Saint James?

Rents in Saint James, MN are increasing, with prices up 0.7% year-over-year and $6 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Saint James?

In Saint James, MN, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Minnesota Saint James 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 June 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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