Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Bemidji, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Bemidji

$1,350/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bemidji is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bemidji

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bemidji rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 15% 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 $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Bemidji run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$750

40%

23%

1 bedroom

$832

8%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,025

12%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,472

2%

31%

4 bedroom

$1,900

7%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$832

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

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$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,130
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bemidji, MN is 19% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Brainerd

$1,130

increased by19%
Last year
Cohasset

$995

N/A
Last year
Deer River

$1,300

increased by94%
Last year
Detroit Lakes

$1,345

increased by76%
Last year
East Grand Forks

$775

decreased by8%
Last year
Fargo

$1,109

Flat
Last year

Discover rentals in Bemidji, MN

Pine Ridge Bemidji - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Pine Ridge Bemidji

2835 Pine Ridge Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$950

Apartment for rent

Doberman Court (DC) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Doberman Court (DC)

823 Doberman Ct Se, Bemidji, MN 56601

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,100

Apartment for rent

2505 Minnesota - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2505 Minnesota

2505 Minnesota Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

301 15th St NW - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

301 15th St NW

301 15th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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 $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bemidji?

Average rent prices in Bemidji have increased by 15% 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 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bemidji average around $990/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,140/month.

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

1427 Bixby Ave Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
306 Norwood Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
6027 Dove Ct Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
679 Unshakeable Faith Ln Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
715 Lake Shore Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
947 20th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1547 Norrona Ct Sw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1317 Beltrami Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
4329 Waville Rd Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1926 Island View Dr Ne, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1516 Irvine Ave Nw, 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
1108 Beltrami Ave Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
1111 Roosevelt Rd 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