Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Bemidji, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Bemidji

$1,400/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bemidji is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bemidji

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 17% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Bemidji run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$3,091

37%

89%

1 bedroom

$750

7%

11%

2 bedroom

$950

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,400

11%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,925

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$3,091

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

89%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,085
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bemidji, MN is 29% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Brainerd

$1,085

decreased by6%
Last year
Cohasset

$1,575

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Last year
Deer River

$1,700

increased by183%
Last year
Detroit Lakes

$1,300

increased by8%
Last year
East Grand Forks

$750

decreased by9%
Last year
Fargo

$1,175

increased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bemidji, MN

1019 Bemidji Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1019 Bemidji Ave N

1019 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601

4 beds

1 bath

$1,250

422 4th St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bemidji

422 4th St Se, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

1 bath

$1,325

301 15th St NW - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

301 15th St NW

301 15th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

668 Unshakeable Faith Ln Nw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bemidji

End unit Townhome Located just North of Bemidji

668 Unshakeable Faith Ln Nw #1, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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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 $1,400 per month as of September 12, 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 17% since last year.

How does Bemidji rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bemidji is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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?

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
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Houses for rent in Bemidji

306 Norwood Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
715 Lake Shore Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1547 Norrona Ct Sw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
50582 Vinewood Trl, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
668 Unshakeable Faith Ln Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1427 Bixby Ave Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
5709 Timber Ridge Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1516 Irvine Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
10106 Power Dam Road Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1022 6th St Se, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1114 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1206 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1215 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1302 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1318 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1319 Bixby Ave Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1404 Beltrami Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1412 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1416 Wilton Hill Rd Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1417 Beltrami Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA