Average rent in Minnesota
As of July 2026, the typical rent across Minnesota's 18 metro areas is $1,647 per month (+3.5% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Minnesota observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $1,725 | +3.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Rochester, MN | $1,668 | +2.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Faribault, MN | $1,601 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Alexandria, MN | $1,449 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Hutchinson, MN | $1,393 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Duluth, MN | $1,351 | +3.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Bemidji, MN | $1,286 | +3.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Red Wing, MN | $1,282 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Brainerd, MN | $1,268 | +2.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| St. Cloud, MN | $1,259 | +4.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Mankato, MN | $1,206 | +2.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Winona, MN | $1,188 | +11.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,168 | +6.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Owatonna, MN | $1,161 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Albert Lea, MN | $1,032 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Austin, MN | $1,016 | +7.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Willmar, MN | $950 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Fergus Falls, MN | $937 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Minnesota metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.