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Average Rent in Minnesota

Minnesota is a state in United States. It ranks #31 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Minnesota, 81 counties, 8 congressional districts, 359 zip codes, and 273 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Minnesota is $1,571 which represents a decrease of -0.06% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Minnesota to rent places is Rochester, MN MSA with an average rent of $1,793. The least expensive metropolitan area in Minnesota to rent places is Worthington, MN MSA with an average rent of $761.

The most expensive county in Minnesota to rent places is Lake County with an average rent of $2,161. The least expensive county in Minnesota to rent places is Lac qui Parle County with an average rent of $600.

The most expensive zip code in Minnesota to rent places is 55341 with an average rent of $3,730. The least expensive zip code in Minnesota to rent places is 56293 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Minnesota to rent places is Lake Elmo, MN with an average rent of $3,419. The least expensive city in Minnesota to rent places is Wabasso, MN with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Minnesota currently stands at $1,571.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Hennepin, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,647. This represents a difference of +5% when compared to Minnesota.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,620, showing a more expensive of +3% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,880. This constitutes a more expensive by +20% when compared to the rent in Minnesota.
$1,571
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$1,647
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Hennepin, county
$1,620
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Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA, msa
$1,880
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 26 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Rochester, MN MSA$1,793
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA$1,620
Bemidji, MN MSA$1,555
Red Wing, MN MSA$1,518
Duluth, MN-WI MSA$1,497
Faribault-Northfield, MN MSA$1,425
Hutchinson, MN MSA$1,405
Owatonna, MN MSA$1,374
Mankato-North Mankato, MN MSA$1,332
La Crosse, WI-MN MSA$1,303

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Fargo, ND-MN MSA$1,215
Fairmont, MN MSA$1,139
Fergus Falls, MN MSA$1,125
Winona, MN MSA$1,105
MN NON MSA$1,029
Albert Lea, MN MSA$988
New Ulm, MN MSA$971
Austin, MN MSA$932
Wahpeton, ND-MN MSA$873
Worthington, MN MSA$761

Counties in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake County$2,161
Washington County$2,094
Carver County$1,928
Olmsted County$1,916
Scott County$1,835
Wright County$1,779
Yellow Medicine County$1,691
Dakota County$1,655
Hennepin County$1,647
Anoka County$1,633

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Renville County$866
Traverse County$838
Norman County$800
Pipestone County$799
Nobles County$767
Rock County$763
Koochiching County$663
Big Stone County$656
Grant County$633
Lac qui Parle County$600

Zip Codes in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

55341$3,730
55410$3,431
55042$3,419
55345$3,384
55357$3,350
55424$3,309
55327$3,273
55347$3,200
55043$3,200
55054$3,108

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

56355$625
56515$625
56636$624
56256$600
56211$600
56342$600
56144$583
55734$568
56158$500
56293$500

Cities in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake Elmo, MN$3,419
Minnetonka, MN$3,384
Loretto, MN$3,350
Dayton, MN$3,273
Lakeland, MN$3,200
Hanover, MN$3,126
Elko New Market, MN$3,108
Carver, MN$3,036
Kimball, MN$3,000
Circle Pines, MN$2,917

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Battle Lake, MN$625
Nelson, MN$625
Deer River, MN$624
Madison, MN$600
Beardsley, MN$600
Isle, MN$600
Jasper, MN$583
Eveleth, MN$568
Magnolia, MN$500
Wabasso, MN$500
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