Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Bemidji, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Bemidji

$1,395/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bemidji is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bemidji

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bemidji rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 7% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $985, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Bemidji run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,010.

Listings

Studio

$3,079

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$865

12%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,025

10%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,500

12%

58%

4 bedroom

$1,950

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$3,079

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$865

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

58%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

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$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bemidji, MN is 40% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Brainerd

$995

increased by13%
Last year
Cohasset

$1,300

N/A
Last year
Deer River

$1,275

increased by110%
Last year
Detroit Lakes

$1,245

increased by31%
Last year
East Grand Forks

$758

increased by26%
Last year
Fargo

$1,130

increased by3%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bemidji, MN

819 Bemidji Ave N #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bemidji

819 Bemidji Ave N #A, Bemidji, MN 56601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

2403 Calihan Ave NE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2403 Calihan Ave NE

2403 Calihan Ave Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

1516 Irvine Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bemidji

House for rent

Dirk Lane - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Dirk Lane

Dirk Ln Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,395 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bemidji?

Average rent prices in Bemidji have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Bemidji rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bemidji is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Bemidji's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $990 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across this northern Minnesota city's rental inventory.

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).

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Houses for rent in Bemidji

1516 Irvine Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
679 Unshakeable Faith Ln Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1013 Donald Ave Se, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
947 20th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1427 Bixby Ave Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1547 Norrona Ct Sw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
203 29th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1800 Minnesota Ct Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
715 Lake Shore Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1926 Island View Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1000 America Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
10106 Power Dam Road Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
10184 Faith Dr Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1022 6th St Se, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1114 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1215 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1302 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1317 Beltrami Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1318 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1319 Bixby Ave Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA