Last updated on August 11, 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 $1,400/month. Month over month, rent slipped 1.7%. There are 179 total rentals in the market.

  • Compared to national trends

    Duluth sits 27.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Duluth rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,500/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,805/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom counts.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lakeside Lester Park rents fell 26.1% year over year to $1,635/month across 26 rentals. Congdon cooled by 21.7%, while West End rents rose 15.6%, showing notable divergence within Duluth neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Duluth

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Duluth is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Duluth

179

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Duluth run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,485.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,805

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,250

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,805

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Duluth, MN is 18% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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$1,700

N/A
Last year
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$1,150

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$1,016

decreased by32%
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Cloquet

$1,440

increased by26%
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Eveleth

$942

decreased by5%
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Hermantown

$1,650

decreased by25%
Last year

Discover rentals in Duluth, MN

214 E 8th St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.5

Very good

214 E 8th St

214 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55805

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,050

Apartment for rent

4 Plex 2104 w 4th st - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

4 Plex 2104 w 4th st

2104 W 4th St, Duluth, MN 55806

2 beds

1 bath

$985

Apartment for rent

1066-1070 86th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

1066-1070 86th Ave W

1066 86th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

825 W 3rd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

2 beds

1 bath

$1,035

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

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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 $1,400 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Duluth?

Average rent prices in Duluth have decreased by 2% 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 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Duluth?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth are Downtown Duluth ($1,250/mo), East End ($1,295/mo), and West End ($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 $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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Duluth average around $1,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,580/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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