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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Duluth, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Duluth rent stands today
Duluth, MN rent rose 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $122 more per month on average than last year, nearing the peak rent of $1,620/month from early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Duluth sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 169 total rentals offering a modest but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Duluth run around $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,798/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,440/month, covering a broad span of prices across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Congdon rents fell 35.1% year over year to $1,688/month across 28 rentals, a notable cooldown compared to the citywide 8.3% rise. Fond Du Lac Gary New Duluth saw a rise of 23.8% year over year to $1,300/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Duluth.
Median rent
Median rent in Duluth
$1,600/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Duluth is $1,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Duluth
169
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Duluth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Duluth, MN
Average rent prices in Duluth have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Duluth run $1,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 |  1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,797 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,440 | 4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chester Park | $1,524 | |
Congdon | $1,687 | |
Downtown Duluth | $1,220 | |
Duluth Heights | $1,750 | |
East End | $1,625 | |
Kenwood | $1,695 | |
Lakeside Lester Park | $1,675 | |
Morgan Park Smithville Riverside | $1,500 | |
Observation Hill | $1,325 | |
West End | $1,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 1% | 17% | |
Houses | $2,295 | 2% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
East End
Average rent
$1,625
Duluth Heights
Average rent
$1,750
Downtown Duluth
Average rent
$1,220
West End
Average rent
$1,245
Kenwood
Average rent
$1,695
Congdon
Average rent
$1,687
Chester Park
Average rent
$1,524
Lakeside Lester Park
Average rent
$1,675
Observation Hill
Average rent
$1,325
Morgan Park Smithville Riverside
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
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
16%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Duluth, MN is 6% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MN.
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Discover rentals in Duluth, MN
5d+ ago
5711 Wadena St, Duluth, MN 55807
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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
4d ago
3015 Restormel St, Duluth, MN 55806
2 beds
1 bath
$775–$825
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
1d ago
327 N 23rd Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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
313 N 21st Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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
12h ago
Park Point house for rent in Duluth
3510 Minnesota Ave #NA, Duluth, MN 55802
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
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 Nov 9
5d+ ago
Duluth Heights house for rent in Duluth
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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
5d+ ago
Duluth Heights house for rent in Duluth
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Duluth
1826 Pine Park Rd #NA, Duluth, MN 55804
4 beds
4 baths
$3,495
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 5
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14h ago
Verified
5402 Ramsey St, Duluth, MN 55807
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,680–$2,275
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
4d ago
2102 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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
11h ago
333 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,999
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
1d ago
Verified
625 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
723 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
715 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
11h ago
14h ago
101 N 56th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55807
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
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
3d ago
315 N 3rd Ave E, Duluth, MN 55805
1 bed
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth
301 E 3rd St #13, Duluth, MN 55805
Studio
1 bath
$950
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
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Verified
715 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
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 $1,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Duluth?
Average rent prices in Duluth have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Duluth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Duluth is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Duluth?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Duluth are Downtown Duluth ($1,220/mo), West End ($1,245/mo), and Observation Hill ($1,325/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Duluth?
To comfortably afford rent in Duluth, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).