Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Duluth

$1,245/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Duluth is $1,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Duluth

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,240, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Duluth run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,149

4%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,210

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,675

9%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

21%

Chester Park

Average rent

$1,650

Congdon

Average rent

$1,662

Duluth Heights

Average rent

$1,750

East End

Average rent

$1,610

Observation Hill

Average rent

$1,495

West End

Average rent

$1,272

Apartments

Average rent

$1,240

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

29%

Houses

Average rent

$2,200

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$1,245
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN is 25% lower than the median rent in Chester Park, Duluth, MN.

Discover rentals in Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Aces Building - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

Aces Building

113 1/2 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth condo for rent in Duluth

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

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.
504 N 2nd Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

504 N 2nd Ave E

504 N 2nd Ave E, Duluth, MN 55805

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.
308 E 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

308 E 5th St

308 E 5th St, Duluth, MN 55805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
The Harbours - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

22h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Harbours

300 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195–$2,495

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.
CityView Flats - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

CityView Flats

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.
Zenith - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

Zenith

215 N 1st Ave E, Duluth, MN 55802

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,524–$1,674

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.
708 Building - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

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708 Building

708 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

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Leijona Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8

Very good

Leijona Apartments

521 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55802

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,080–$1,290

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.
CityView Flats - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

CityView Flats

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.
Cascade Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Cascade Apartments

101 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806

Studio

1 bath

$655

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.
5 W 1st St #312 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

The Cove 2 #312

5 W 1st St #312, Duluth, MN 55802

2 beds

1 bath

$1,745

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.
Townview Villas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Townview Villas

625 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

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West Hillside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.7

Excellent

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West Hillside Apartments

715 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806

1–2 beds

1 bath

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708 Building - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

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708 Building

708 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

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421 N 1st Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

421 N 1st Ave W

421 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
301 E 3rd St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

Eustone #13

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.
115 E 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Duluth apartment for rent in Duluth

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.
West Hillside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.7

Excellent

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West Hillside Apartments

715 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806

1–2 beds

1 bath

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301 West 3rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

301 West 3rd Street

301 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55806

Studio

1 bath

$865

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.

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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 $1,245 per month as of October 31, 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 increased by 3% since last year.

How does Downtown Duluth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Duluth is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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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