State

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, 80 counties, 8 congressional districts, 357 zip codes, and 271 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 -0.86% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Minnesota to rent places is Rochester, MN MSA with an average rent of $1,773. The least expensive metropolitan area in Minnesota to rent places is Worthington, MN MSA with an average rent of $687.

The most expensive county in Minnesota to rent places is Lake County with an average rent of $2,239. The least expensive county in Minnesota to rent places is Lac qui Parle County with an average rent of $596.

The most expensive zip code in Minnesota to rent places is 55341 with an average rent of $3,799. 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 Minnetonka, MN with an average rent of $3,595. 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 $1,624, 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 $1,870. This constitutes a more expensive by +19% when compared to the rent in Minnesota.
$1,571
Minnesota
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$1,647
+5%
Hennepin, county
$1,624
+3%
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA, msa
$1,870
+19%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 28 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Rochester, MN MSA$1,773
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA$1,624
Bemidji, MN MSA$1,548
Duluth, MN-WI MSA$1,524
Red Wing, MN MSA$1,511
Hutchinson, MN MSA$1,432
Faribault-Northfield, MN MSA$1,402
Mankato-North Mankato, MN MSA$1,361
Owatonna, MN MSA$1,358
Alexandria, MN MSA$1,321

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Fargo, ND-MN MSA$1,198
Fairmont, MN MSA$1,167
Winona, MN MSA$1,135
Fergus Falls, MN MSA$1,133
Austin, MN MSA$1,034
MN NON MSA$1,020
Albert Lea, MN MSA$994
New Ulm, MN MSA$957
Wahpeton, ND-MN MSA$863
Worthington, MN MSA$687

Counties in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake County$2,239
Washington County$2,090
Olmsted County$1,894
Carver County$1,880
Scott County$1,837
Wright County$1,773
Yellow Medicine County$1,656
Hennepin County$1,647
Dakota County$1,640
Anoka County$1,627

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Redwood County$853
Traverse County$843
Renville County$803
Lincoln County$800
Pipestone County$799
Rock County$740
Nobles County$721
Big Stone County$682
Koochiching County$663
Lac qui Parle County$596

Zip Codes in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

55341$3,799
55410$3,736
55345$3,595
55042$3,506
55424$3,504
55357$3,407
55327$3,399
55347$3,247
55043$3,200
55445$3,183

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

56152$629
56515$625
56636$624
56110$622
56211$600
56256$596
56144$587
55734$570
56158$500
56293$500

Cities in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Minnetonka, MN$3,595
Lake Elmo, MN$3,506
Hanover, MN$3,448
Loretto, MN$3,407
Dayton, MN$3,399
Lakeland, MN$3,200
Elko New Market, MN$3,178
Carver, MN$3,160
Isle, MN$2,940
Saint Bonifacius, MN$2,936

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lamberton, MN$629
Battle Lake, MN$625
Deer River, MN$624
Adrian, MN$622
Beardsley, MN$600
Madison, MN$596
Jasper, MN$587
Eveleth, MN$570
Magnolia, MN$500
Wabasso, MN$500
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