Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bemidji, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Bemidji

$1,297/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bemidji is $1,297 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $602 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bemidji

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bemidji rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bemidji, MN

Average rent prices in Bemidji have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bemidji, MN

Rent prices in Bemidji vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bemidji is $1,060, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bemidji run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,147.

Listings

Studio

$3,129

No Change

317%

1 bedroom

$912

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,250

14%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,422

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,700

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$3,129

Last year

317%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bemidji, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bemidji, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bemidji and Brainerd by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bemidji

Median rent price$1,297
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$977
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bemidji, MN is 33% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, MN.

Discover rentals in Bemidji, MN

Century Bemidji - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Century Bemidji

1011 Washington Ave S, Bemidji, MN 56601

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Pine Ridge Bemidji - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Pine Ridge Bemidji

2835 Pine Ridge Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Doberman Court (DC) - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.5

Very good

Doberman Court (DC)

823 Doberman Ct Se, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
506 6th St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bemidji

4 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Bemidji, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Bemidji rental market.

How much is rent in Bemidji?

The average rent in Bemidji is $1,297 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bemidji?

Average rent prices in Bemidji have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Bemidji rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bemidji is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $602 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bemidji?

To comfortably afford rent in Bemidji, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bemidji?

September offers the lowest rents in Bemidji, with prices running about 34% lower than December, which sees the highest rent. Searching in September could result in lower prices compared to winter months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Bemidji