Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Duluth, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Duluth rent stands today

    Duluth, MN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,405/month. Month over month, rent increased 3.1%, showing recent upward movement despite a $20 decrease compared to last year.

  • Compared to national trends

    Duluth sits 26.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 146 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Duluth rent for about $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,498/month, with 4+ bedroom units at $1,995/month. Houses command a median of $1,998/month while apartments, which make up 77.8% of rentals, rent for $1,325/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Morgan Park Smithville Riverside rents rose 26.9% year over year to $1,650/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Woodland Pleasantview saw a decline of -34.5% to $1,720/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Duluth

$1,405/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Duluth is $1,405 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $495 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Duluth

146

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Duluth 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 Duluth, MN

Average rent prices in Duluth have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Duluth, MN

Rent prices in Duluth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Duluth is $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Duluth run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

4%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,250

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,497

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,820

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,995

2%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,820

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Duluth, 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 Duluth, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Duluth and Arnold by all bedroom counts and property types.

Duluth

Median rent price$1,405
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Duluth, MN is 5% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Arnold

$1,475

N/A
Last year
Brainerd

$1,095

decreased by4%
Last year
Chisholm

$940

decreased by47%
Last year
Cloquet

$1,500

increased by39%
Last year
Eveleth

$1,095

increased by26%
Last year
Hermantown

$1,537

increased by12%
Last year

Discover rentals in Duluth, MN

DUPLEX - 3015 RESTORMEL ST. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

DUPLEX - 3015 RESTORMEL ST.

3015 Restormel St, Duluth, MN 55806

2 beds

1 bath

$775

1439 90th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside townhouse for rent in Duluth

15 E 4th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth condo for rent in Duluth

1206 E 3rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

1206 E 3rd Street

1206 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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Frequently asked questions for Duluth, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Duluth rental market.

How much is rent in Duluth?

The average rent in Duluth is $1,405 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Duluth?

Average rent prices in Duluth have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Duluth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Duluth is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Duluth?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth are West End ($1,200/mo), East End ($1,237/mo), and Downtown Duluth ($1,275/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Duluth?

To comfortably afford rent in Duluth, 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 Duluth?

June offers the lowest rents in Duluth with an 11% difference from peak winter pricing, while April sees the highest competition among renters.

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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