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Average Rent in Minnesota

Minnesota is a state in United States. It ranks #32 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Minnesota, 81 counties, 8 congressional districts, 365 zip codes, and 281 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Minnesota is $1,570 which represents a decrease of -3.98% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Minnesota to rent places is Rochester, MN MSA with an average rent of $1,765. The least expensive metropolitan area in Minnesota to rent places is Worthington, MN MSA with an average rent of $629.

The most expensive county in Minnesota to rent places is Mille Lacs County with an average rent of $2,221. The least expensive county in Minnesota to rent places is Lac qui Parle County with an average rent of $573.

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 56158 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Minnesota to rent places is Hanover, MN with an average rent of $3,799. The least expensive city in Minnesota to rent places is Magnolia, MN with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Minnesota currently stands at $1,570.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Hennepin, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,630. This represents a difference of +4% 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 $1,615, 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 $1,848. This constitutes a more expensive by +18% when compared to the rent in Minnesota.
$1,570
Minnesota
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$1,630
+4%
Hennepin, county
$1,615
+3%
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA, msa
$1,848
+18%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Rochester, MN MSA$1,765
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA$1,615
Duluth, MN-WI MSA$1,589
Red Wing, MN MSA$1,493
Bemidji, MN MSA$1,444
Mankato-North Mankato, MN MSA$1,417
Faribault-Northfield, MN MSA$1,406
Hutchinson, MN MSA$1,365
Alexandria, MN MSA$1,356
Owatonna, MN MSA$1,334

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Fargo, ND-MN MSA$1,184
Fergus Falls, MN MSA$1,143
Winona, MN MSA$1,141
Fairmont, MN MSA$1,061
MN NON MSA$1,044
Albert Lea, MN MSA$1,029
Austin, MN MSA$956
New Ulm, MN MSA$898
Wahpeton, ND-MN MSA$842
Worthington, MN MSA$629

Counties in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Mille Lacs County$2,221
Washington County$2,078
Olmsted County$1,887
Lake County$1,858
Red Lake County$1,850
Scott County$1,803
Carver County$1,803
Wright County$1,740
Yellow Medicine County$1,677
Sherburne County$1,658

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Traverse County$815
Pipestone County$799
Renville County$774
Martin County$772
Rock County$757
Big Stone County$743
Nobles County$678
Koochiching County$663
Grant County$595
Lac qui Parle County$573

Zip Codes in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

55341$3,799
55410$3,759
55424$3,614
55375$3,604
55445$3,563
56342$3,525
55042$3,502
55705$3,500
55357$3,430
55345$3,333

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

55709$624
56636$624
56550$600
56531$595
56263$590
56110$582
56144$578
56256$573
55734$559
56158$500

Cities in Minnesota

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hanover, MN$3,799
Saint Bonifacius, MN$3,604
Isle, MN$3,525
Lake Elmo, MN$3,502
Aurora, MN$3,500
Loretto, MN$3,430
Minnetonka, MN$3,333
Elko New Market, MN$3,306
Carver, MN$3,242
Dayton, MN$3,196

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Bovey, MN$624
Deer River, MN$624
Hendrum, MN$600
Elbow Lake, MN$595
Milroy, MN$590
Adrian, MN$582
Jasper, MN$578
Madison, MN$573
Eveleth, MN$559
Magnolia, MN$500
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