Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Average rent in
Minneapolis, MN
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Minneapolis, MN is $1,500. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,500
3%Total rentals
1,003
for rent on Zumper.com
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Minneapolis, MN is $1,500. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
Minneapolis, MN
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Minneapolis, MN have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Minneapolis, MN
The monthly rent for an apartment in Minneapolis, MN is $1,434. A 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN costs about $1,289 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,699. Houses for rent in Minneapolis, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,395.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,299 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,720 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,772 | No Change | 2% | |
Studio | $996 | 2% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Carag | $1,165 | |
Como | $2,100 | |
Dinkytown | $1,699 | |
Downtown West | $1,528 | |
Loring Park | $1,199 | |
Marcy Holmes | $1,535 | |
Nicollet Island | $1,933 | |
Prospect Park | $1,495 | |
West Calhoun | $1,680 | |
Whittier | $1,098 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,434 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $919 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$996
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Whittier
Average rent
$1,098
Marcy Holmes
Average rent
$1,535
Dinkytown
Average rent
$1,699
Loring Park
Average rent
$1,199
Prospect Park
Average rent
$1,495
Nicollet Island
Average rent
$1,933
Como
Average rent
$2,100
Downtown West
Average rent
$1,528
Carag
Average rent
$1,165
West Calhoun
Average rent
$1,680
Apartments
Average rent
$1,434
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$919
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Minneapolis, 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.
Compare rent prices in Minneapolis, MN to other cities
Median rent prices in Minneapolis, MN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arden Hills, MN.
Minneapolis
23%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Minneapolis, MN is 5% higher than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.
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$1,575
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$1,790
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$1,785
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$1,916
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$1,960
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$1,424
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$1,364
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Cost of living in
Minneapolis, MN
The overall cost of living in Minneapolis, MN is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 3% lower |
Groceries | 3% higher |
Health | 4% lower |
Housing | 17% lower |
Transportation | 4% lower |
Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Minneapolis, MN
5d+ ago
3142 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$350–$1,600
Apartment for rent
10h ago
711 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$3,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cleveland house for rent in Minneapolis
3311 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Apr 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Minneapolis
1816 Independence Ave N #2, Minneapolis, MN 55427
1 bed
1 bath
$690
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Wenonah condo for rent in Minneapolis
2104 E 58th St #2106, Minneapolis, MN 55417
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
2014 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
128 E 18th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2871 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,510
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4901 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,145–$14,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1111 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
2–5 beds
1–3 baths
$4,326–$13,385
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Loring Park condo for rent in Minneapolis
201 S 11th St. Street #2500, Minneapolis, MN 55403
2 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
Condo for rent
21h ago
Warehouse District condo for rent in Minneapolis
270 Hennepin Ave #2006, Minneapolis, MN 55401
3 beds
3 baths
$9,310
Condo for rent
4h ago
200 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,880–$12,760
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3901 Sunnyside Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55424
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,111–$7,655
Apartment for rent
3d ago
333 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$10,159
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown East condo for rent in Minneapolis
1240 S 2nd St #1601, Minneapolis, MN 55415
2 beds
1.5 baths
$6,495
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
1254 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 10
5d+ ago
Verified
5840 73rd Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55429
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
3d ago
Verified
3535 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,355–$1,540
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,122–$1,345
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2900 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,279–$1,649
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2813 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$2,489
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
51m ago
1924 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Studio
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,122–$1,345
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
350 26th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55418
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3811 W 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55416
1 bed
0 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3000 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,097
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
1254 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 10
5d+ ago
Verified
5840 73rd Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55429
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
3h ago
Verified
350 26th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55418
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2813 4th St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$2,489
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
14h ago
744 Polk St Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55413
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1428 Marshall St Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55413
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1115 1/2 4th St Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55413
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1314 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
Minneapolis Metro Report
The Zumper Minneapolis Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Minnesota one bedroom median rent was $1,297 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Plymouth was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,520.
- Eagan ranked as second with rent priced at $1,430.
- Minneapolis placed third with rent at $1,370.
The Least Expensive
- St. Paul was the most affordable city with rent priced at $1,220.
- St. Louis Park ranked as second with rent at $1,290.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- St. Louis Park had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 7.9%.
- Eagan was second with rent decreasing 4%.
- Plymouth placed third with rent dropping 1.3%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- St. Louis Park had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 1.5%.
- Eagan placed second with rent decreasing 0.7%.
About
The Zumper Minneapolis Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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