Average Rent in Big Lake, MN and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Big Lake, MN

Average rent prices in Big Lake have remained the same 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 $1,345, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Lake run $1,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.


Studio	$1,276	No Change	41%
1 bedroom	$1,375	No Change	28%
2 bedroom	$1,575	1%	11%
3 bedroom	$2,150	1%	22%
4 bedroom	$2,649	3%	-


Apartments	$1,345	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,500	No Change	-
Houses	$2,195	5%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,276

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,649

Last 30 days

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

Median rent price$1,525

21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650

15%

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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Discover rentals in Big Lake, MN

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Sherburne Park Estates

400 Fern St, Big Lake, MN 55309

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,205–$1,445

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Big Lake

804 Harrison Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309

5 beds

2 baths

$2,195

House for rent

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Big Lake?

Average rent prices in Big Lake have remained the same 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Big Lake?

Based on our current listings, pet-friendly apartments are available in Big Lake, though the exact percentage varies as part of the combined amenity offerings that include on-site laundry and outdoor space.

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).