Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Uptown

$1,503/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Uptown is $1,503 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $397 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Uptown

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Uptown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Average rent prices in Uptown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Rent prices in Uptown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Uptown is $1,450, whereas a house costs $4,099. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,353 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,097.

Listings

Studio

$1,228

No Change

49%

1 bedroom

$1,353

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,156

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,460

9%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,900

2%

88%

Studio

Average rent

$1,228

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,353

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,156

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,460

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

88%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Uptown, 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.

How does rent in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Uptown and Downtown West by all bedroom counts and property types.

Uptown

Median rent price$1,503
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,667
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN is 10% lower than the median rent in Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN.

Discover rentals in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

3030 Irving Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

3030 Irving Ave S

3030 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$885–$1,285

Uptown Classics Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Uptown Classics Apartments

2885 James Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$915

2871 Irving - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2871 Irving

2871 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Isles West - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Isles West

1115 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,375

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Uptown rental market.

How much is rent in Uptown?

The average rent in Uptown is $1,503 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Uptown?

Average rent prices in Uptown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Uptown is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Uptown?

To comfortably afford rent in Uptown, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Arden Hills