Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Golden Valley, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Golden Valley

$2,063/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Golden Valley is $2,063 per month as of July 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $113 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Golden Valley

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Golden Valley rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Golden Valley, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Golden Valley, MN

Average rent prices in Golden Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Golden Valley, MN

Rent prices in Golden Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Golden Valley is $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden Valley run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,730.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,857

1%

35%

2 bedroom

$1,980

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,405

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,300

4%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,857

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,980

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,405

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Golden Valley and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Golden Valley

Median rent price$2,063
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Golden Valley, MN is 12% higher than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Golden Valley, MN

Colonial Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Colonial Apartments

5743 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN 55422

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

West End Trails - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

West End Trails

1500 Douglas Dr N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,275

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Golden Valley Road Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.1

Very good

Golden Valley Road Apartments

6200 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

2130 Ensign Ave N #2130 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Golden Valley

3 beds

3 baths

$2,950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Golden Valley, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Golden Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Golden Valley?

The average rent in Golden Valley is $2,063 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Golden Valley?

Average rent prices in Golden Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Golden Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Golden Valley is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $113 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Golden Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Golden Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Golden Valley?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Golden Valley, MN is approximately $1,651, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,233.

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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