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Rental Market Trends in Willmar, MN

What is the average rent in Willmar, MN?

$1,012/month

Average Rent

632 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Willmar, MN is $1,012 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Willmar more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Willmar, you can expect to pay about $872 per month for a studio, $1,012 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,081 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,289 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$872/month
426 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,012/month
632 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,081/month
859 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,289/month
932 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 Willmar, MN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $18 less 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 Willmar, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Willmar, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
24% Below $700/month
52% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $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 Willmar, MN?

Because the average rent in Willmar is $1,012, you’ll want to make about $3,373 per month or $40,476 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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Willmar, MN

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Apartment Averages

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The Preserve on 24th

The Preserve on 24th

401 24th Ave,
Willmar, MN 56201

$1,065 - $1,475 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Edgeview Apartments

Edgeview Apartments

1001-1031 30th St NW,
Willmar, MN 56201

$995 - $1,695 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Block 25 Lofts

Block 25 Lofts

103 3rd St SW,
Willmar, MN 56201

$1,010 - $1,185 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 1 Bed

Lakeland Apartments

Lakeland Apartments

1020 Lakeland Dr NE,
Willmar, MN 56201

$995 - $1,750 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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United States Minnesota Willmar 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 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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