Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Forest Lake, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest Lake
$1,629/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest Lake is $1,629 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $321 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest Lake
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest Lake rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest Lake, MN
Average rent prices in Forest Lake have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
Forest Lake, MN
Rent prices in Forest Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Lake is $1,610, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Lake run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,731.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 |  6% | 51% | |
1 bedroom | $1,344 | 3% | 65% | |
2 bedroom | $1,689 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 6% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Forest Lake, MN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,610 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,080 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
51%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,344
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
65%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,689
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Forest Lake, MN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,610
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Forest Lake and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Forest Lake
16%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest Lake, MN is 5% lower than the median rent in Andover, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,706
29%$1,354
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5%$1,450
11%$1,435
10%$1,237
9%$2,045
10%$1,225
43%$1,350
2%$1,860
10%$2,395
13%$1,709
4%Discover rentals in Forest Lake, MN
48m ago
956 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,279
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
655 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,584–$1,654
Apartment for rent
13h ago
390 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,605–$1,850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
912 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,610–$1,812
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest Lake
3 beds
4 baths
$2,795
House for rent
16h ago
1081 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$2,455
Apartment for rent
1d ago
19948 Headwaters Blvd N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
2 baths
$1,945–$1,975
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4626 Wyngate Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,354–$1,908
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1001 7th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
48m ago
956 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,279
Apartment for rent
13h ago
390 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,605–$1,850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
912 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,610–$1,812
Apartment for rent
13h ago
390 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,605–$1,850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
912 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,610–$1,812
Apartment for rent
1d ago
525 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,629–$1,927
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
655 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,584–$1,654
Apartment for rent
48m ago
956 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,279
Apartment for rent
1d ago
390 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,605
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1018 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
231 4th Ave Nw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,159
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Forest Lake, MN
Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Lake rental market.
How much is rent in Forest Lake?
The average rent in Forest Lake is $1,629 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest Lake?
Average rent prices in Forest Lake have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Forest Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest Lake is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $321 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Lake?
To comfortably afford rent in Forest Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Forest Lake?
The average rent in Forest Lake, MN for a 1-bedroom apartment is $1,417, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $1,727.
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).