Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Big Lake, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Big Lake
$1,525/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Big Lake is $1,525 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Big Lake
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Big Lake rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Big Lake, MN
Average rent prices in Big Lake have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Big Lake, MN
Rent prices in Big Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Big Lake is $1,432, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Lake run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,315 | No Change | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,302 | No Change | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,730 | 4% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $1,990 | 26% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,615 | 16% | 19% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Big Lake, MN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,432 | 8% | 7% | |
Houses | $2,350 | 3% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,315
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,302
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,615
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
19%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Big Lake, MN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,432
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Big Lake, 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 Big Lake, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Big Lake and Albertville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Big Lake
20%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Big Lake, MN is 8% lower than the median rent in Albertville, MN.
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14%Discover rentals in Big Lake, MN
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Big Lake
3 beds
3 baths
$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Big Lake
3 beds
2 baths
$3,975
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.House for rent
Available Dec 15
3h ago
400 Fern St, Big Lake, MN 55309
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,445
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
18079 Northstar St, Big Lake, MN 55309
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,245
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
19564 Station St, Big Lake, MN 55309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Big Lake
3 beds
3 baths
$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
18h ago
18079 Northstar St, Big Lake, MN 55309
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,245
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
400 Fern St, Big Lake, MN 55309
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,445
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
19564 Station St, Big Lake, MN 55309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
19560 Station St, Big Lake, MN 55309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Big Lake
3 beds
3 baths
$1,949
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Big Lake, MN
Quick answers to common questions about the Big Lake rental market.
How much is rent in Big Lake?
The average rent in Big Lake is $1,525 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Big Lake?
Average rent prices in Big Lake have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Big Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Big Lake is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Big Lake?
To comfortably afford rent in Big Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).