Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Duluth

$1,274/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Duluth is $1,274 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $626 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Duluth

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Duluth rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,260, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Duluth run $1,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,745.

Listings

Studio

$1,147

1%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,230

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,695

6%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

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Studio

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,230

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

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$1,274
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,442
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN is 12% lower than the median rent in Chester Park, Duluth, MN.

Discover rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

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

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth condo for rent in Duluth

Bostwick Flats - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Bostwick Flats

421 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

327 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

327 W 4th St

327 W 4th St, Duluth, MN 55806

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

421 N 1st Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

421 N 1st Ave W

421 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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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 $1,274 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Duluth?

Average rent prices in Downtown Duluth have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Downtown Duluth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Duluth is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $626 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 $51,000/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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