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Average Rent in Minneapolis, MN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 39 apartment communities in Minneapolis, MN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,550/mo
Lowest Available
$1,045/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
39
tracked daily
Units Listed
204
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →5 cuts and 0 increases among 58 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- HQ Apartments
↓ $258/mo
Cut of 10.0% · Unit 1505
- Moment Apartments
↓ $135/mo
Cut of 2.8% · Unit 1046
- The Larking
↓ $133/mo
Cut of 5.5% · Unit 0226
Rent by Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN
Compare average rent across Minneapolis, MN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcy-Holmes | $2,310 | ▲ $100 | $1,022 | 7 | 63 |
| Central Minneapolis | $2,284 | ▼ $114 | $1,062 | 24 | 291 |
| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | $1,875 | ▼ $114 | $1,368 | 1 | 14 |
| Minneapolis 55402 | $1,850 | ▼ $95 | $1,067 | 2 | 70 |
| Southwest Minneapolis | $1,839 | ▼ $44 | $1,315 | 1 | 37 |
| Minneapolis 55403 | $1,661 | ▼ $245 | $1,224 | 2 | 20 |
| Beltrami | $1,525 | ▼ $13 | $1,047 | 6 | 30 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Minneapolis, MN?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $2,550 per month across 39 apartment communities and 204 available units.
The most affordable option is Stadium Village Flats starting at $1,045/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,550/mo.
Prices range from $1,045 to $6,670 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 52 units are currently listed.
Minneapolis, MN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,154 | - | 19 |
| May 2026 | $2,182 | +$28 | 35 |
| June 2026 | $2,165 | -$17 | 36 |
| July 2026 | $2,091 | -$74 | 44 |
| August 2026 | $2,099 | +$8 | 44 |
| September 2026 | $2,081 | -$18 | 51 |
| October 2026 | $1,970 | -$111 | 51 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Minneapolis, MN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Minneapolis, MN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium Village Flats | $1,045/mo | $1,055/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
| Elliot Park Apartments | $1,287/mo | $1,287/mo | 1 | 4 |
| The Station on Washington | $1,299/mo | $1,372/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| Lilium Apartments | $1,300/mo | $1,300/mo | 1 | 5 |
| East Town Apartments | $1,340/mo | $1,340/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Riverside Flats | $1,375/mo | $1,388/mo | 6 | 2.9 |
| Thornton Place Apartments | $1,545/mo | $1,596/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Minneapolis, MN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,550/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,045/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Minneapolis, MN is $80,269 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Minneapolis, MN
Overall prices in Minneapolis, MN runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Minneapolis, MN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,550 |
| Utilities | $474 |
| Groceries | $565 |
| Transportation | $1,131 |
| Healthcare | $552 |
| Other goods and services | $882 |
| Estimated total | $6,154/mo |
Population
426,845
Median household income
$80,269
Census median rent
$1,329/mo
Census rent burden
28.7%
Median age
33.0
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Minneapolis, MN Apartments
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