Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Duluth, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Duluth, MN rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,385/month. Renters are paying slightly less than last year, with a month-to-month decline of 3.5% continuing the downward trend since the peak in early 2025.

  • Compared to national trends

    Duluth sits 29.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small inventory of 191 total rentals offering a more accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Duluth run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,445/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $1,920/month and $2,200/month respectively. Houses rent for a median of $2,100/month, while apartments are at $1,295/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lakeside Lester Park rents fell 19.5% year over year to $1,745/month across 28 rentals, marking the largest neighborhood decline. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 4.5%, showing a localized cooldown in this area.

Median rent

Median rent in Duluth

$1,385/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Duluth is $1,385 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $565 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Duluth

191

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Duluth run $1,235 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,445

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,920

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$1,385
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Duluth, MN is 4% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,450

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$995

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$940

increased by2%
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$1,225

increased by8%
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$940

increased by17%
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$1,575

decreased by27%
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Discover rentals in Duluth, MN

1445 90th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside townhouse for rent in Duluth

Charming 2 Bed/1 Bath Home in Duluth - Available 7/1 - $950/mo

1445 90th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 1

15-17 N 15th Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.3

Excellent

15-17 N 15th Ave E

15 N 15th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

230 E 4th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

101 North 56th Avenue West - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.7

Very good

101 North 56th Avenue West

101 N 56th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55807

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,385 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Duluth?

Average rent prices in Duluth have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Duluth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Duluth is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Duluth?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth are Downtown Duluth ($1,235/mo), West End ($1,250/mo), and Observation Hill ($1,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Duluth?

To comfortably afford rent in Duluth, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Duluth's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.

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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