Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Golden Valley, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Golden Valley

$2,040/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Golden Valley is $2,040 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $140 more per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Golden Valley

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,943, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Golden Valley run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$1,097

3%

39%

1 bedroom

$1,645

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,720

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,299

18%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

10%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,720

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

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$2,040
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,274
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Golden Valley, MN is 60% higher than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Golden Valley, MN

Golden Valley Road Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Golden Valley Road Apartments

6200 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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.
6418 Knoll St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Golden Valley

Residential Lease, Golden Valley, MN

6418 Knoll St N, Golden Valley, MN 55427

4 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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.

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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 $2,040 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Golden Valley?

Average rent prices in Golden Valley have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Golden Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Golden Valley is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 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 $82,000/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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