Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Duluth

$1,274/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Duluth is $1,274 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $676 less per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Duluth

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,230, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Duluth run $1,235 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,062

3%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,275

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,325

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,600

10%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,095

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

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$1,274
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN is 9% lower than the median rent in Chester Park, Duluth, MN.

Discover rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Rosemar Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Rosemar Apartments

18 N 2nd Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Bostwick Flats - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Bostwick Flats

421 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806

1–2 beds

1 bath

$945–$1,145

Apartment for rent

729-731 W 1st St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.5

Very good

729-731 W 1st St

729 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55806

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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

1d ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

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 $1,274 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Duluth?

Average rent prices in Downtown Duluth have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $676 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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