Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Uptown

$1,454/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Uptown is $1,454 per month as of November 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Uptown

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 increased by 6% 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 Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

Rent prices in Uptown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Uptown is $1,453, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Uptown run $1,358 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,186.

Listings

Studio

$1,132

7%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,358

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,217

8%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,787

No Change

39%

4 bedroom

$2,595

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,132

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,358

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,217

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,787

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

Downtown West

Average rent

$1,727

Elliot Park

Average rent

$1,470

Linden Hills

Average rent

$3,103

Loring Park

Average rent

$1,260

Stevens Square

Average rent

$1,195

Whittier

Average rent

$1,150

Apartments

Average rent

$1,453

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

2%

Houses

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

40%

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$1,454
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,727
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN is 16% lower than the median rent in Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN.

Discover rentals in Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

2871 Irving - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

2871 Irving

2871 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$875

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.
Isles West - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

Isles West

1115 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,375

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.
2884 Irving Ave. S. - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

2884 Irving Ave. S.

2884 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

2 beds

1 bath

$1,255

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2901 James Avenue South - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2901 James Avenue South

2901 James Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

2 beds

1 bath

$1,461

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
3024 Humboldt Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$3,994

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Lake & Irving Ave S #232 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Uptown apartment for rent in Minneapolis

$3000 Rent Credit! Gourmet Kitchen, Community Park, Ice Rink!

Lake & Irving Ave S #232, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,965

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.
Girard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Girard

2801 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,022–$1,077

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
3024 Humboldt Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$3,994

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2800 Girard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9.1

Excellent

2800 Girard Apartments

2800 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,223

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Uptown Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Uptown Lake Apartments

1212 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,088–$2,554

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Uptown Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Uptown Lake Apartments

1212 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,088–$2,554

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Isles East - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Isles East

1101 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

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.
Isles West - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

Isles West

1115 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,375

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.
2800 Girard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9.1

Excellent

2800 Girard Apartments

2800 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,223

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Girard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Girard

2801 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,022–$1,077

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Isles West - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.1

Excellent

Isles West

1115 W 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

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.
Uptown Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Uptown Lake Apartments

1212 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,088–$2,554

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2885 James Ave. S. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2885 James Ave. S.

2885 James Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$750–$1,085

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,454 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Uptown?

Average rent prices in Uptown have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Uptown is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $58,000/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).