Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Uptown

$1,472/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Uptown is $1,472 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $478 less per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Uptown

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Uptown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 9% 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 $1,454. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,389 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,046.

Listings

Studio

$1,385

4%

30%

1 bedroom

$1,389

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,172

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,820

8%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,389

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,820

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

33%

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$1,472
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,537
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN is 4% lower than the median rent in Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN.

Discover rentals in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

2885 James Ave. S. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

2885 James Ave. S.

2885 James Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$750–$1,085

Apartment for rent

2875 Irving - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

2875 Irving

2875 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1–2 beds

1 bath

$910–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Isles West - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Isles West

1115 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,190–$1,425

Apartment for rent

2884 Irving Ave. S. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

2884 Irving Ave. S.

2884 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

2 beds

1 bath

$1,255

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,472 per month as of June 20, 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 9% since last year.

How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Uptown is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $478 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 $59,000/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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