Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Duluth

$1,257/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Duluth is $1,257 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $682 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Duluth

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Duluth rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Average rent prices in Downtown Duluth have decreased by 1% 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 Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Rent prices in Downtown Duluth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Duluth is $1,224, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Duluth run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,760.

Listings

Studio

$1,091

6%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,205

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,760

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,047

3%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,091

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Duluth and Chester Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Duluth

Median rent price$1,257
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,467
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN is 14% lower than the median rent in Chester Park, Duluth, MN.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Chester Park

$1,467

increased by10%
Last year
Congdon

$1,847

decreased by10%
Last year
Duluth Heights

$1,595

decreased by8%
Last year
East End

$1,290

increased by3%
Last year
Observation Hill

$1,475

increased by14%
Last year
West End

$1,295

increased by19%
Last year

Discover rentals in Downtown Duluth, 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

214-216 N 2nd Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

214-216 N 2nd Ave E

214 N 2nd Ave E, Duluth, MN 55805

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,200

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

15 E 8th Street - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.1

Excellent

15 E 8th Street

15 E 8th St, Duluth, MN 55805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,175

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Duluth rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Duluth?

The average rent in Downtown Duluth is $1,257 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Duluth?

Average rent prices in Downtown Duluth have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Downtown Duluth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Duluth is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $682 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Duluth?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Duluth, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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