Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Forest Lake, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest Lake
$1,808/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest Lake is $1,808 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $92 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest Lake
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,605, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Lake run $1,388 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,796.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 |  3% | 79% | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 | 1% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,845 | 14% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,890 | 11% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 19% | 1% |
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 | $1,605 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $5,820 | No Change | 122% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
79%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
1%
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
$1,605
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$5,820
Last year
122%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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
5%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest Lake, MN is 31% higher than the median rent in Andover, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%Discover rentals in Forest Lake, MN
3d ago
956 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,164–$1,284
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
924 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,237
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
912 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,510
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
957 7th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,381–$1,397
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1081 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,401–$2,152
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4626 Wyngate Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$2,001
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
19948 Headwaters Blvd N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$1,975
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
21204 N Morgan Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
2 baths
$1,915
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
4d ago
Verified
21204 N Morgan Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
2 baths
$1,915
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
1d ago
685 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,633–$1,785
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
290 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,802
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1081 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,401–$2,152
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
21204 N Morgan Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
2 baths
$1,915
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
956 12th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,164–$1,284
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
390 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,559
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
957 7th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,381–$1,397
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
924 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,237
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
390 9th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,559
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
957 7th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,381–$1,397
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
912 4th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,510
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,808 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest Lake?
Average rent prices in Forest Lake have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Forest Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest Lake is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $92 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 $72,000/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).