Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Golden Valley, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Golden Valley

$2,110/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Golden Valley is $2,110 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $185 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Golden Valley

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Golden Valley rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,095, whereas a house costs $2,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden Valley run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,815.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,655

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,672

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,405

11%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,250

60%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,655

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,405

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

60%

Last year

14%

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$2,110
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Golden Valley, MN is 36% higher than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Golden Valley, MN

Colonial Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

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

3h ago

7.7

Very good

West End Trails

1500 Douglas Dr N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,345

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Crosswoods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Crosswoods Apartments

5601 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN 55422

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Golden Valley Road Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Golden Valley Road Apartments

6200 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,554–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,110 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Golden Valley?

Average rent prices in Golden Valley have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Golden Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Golden Valley is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $185 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 $84,000/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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