Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Olaf College, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Northfield

$1,310/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northfield is $1,310 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $590 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northfield

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northfield rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Saint Olaf College, MN

Average rent prices in Northfield have decreased by 15% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Saint Olaf College, MN

Rent prices in Northfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northfield is $1,310, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $1,105 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,405.

Listings

Studio

$1,260

-

7%

1 bedroom

$1,207

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

20%

3 bedroom

$2,237

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,547

-

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,207

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,237

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saint Olaf College, 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.

Discover rentals in Saint Olaf College, MN

Summerfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Summerfield Apartments

951 Ensley Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

1–2 beds

1 bath

$963–$1,311

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.
Northfield Estates - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Northfield Estates

710 Highway 3 N, Northfield, MN 55057

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,299

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.
Cannon Valley - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

9m ago

8.5

Very good

Cannon Valley

1170 Cannon Valley Pl, Northfield, MN 55057

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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.
1180 Cannon Valley Pl #34 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northfield

Cannon Valley - 34

1180 Cannon Valley Pl #34, Northfield, MN 55057

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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 Saint Olaf College, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Northfield rental market.

How much is rent in Northfield?

The average rent in Northfield is $1,310 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northfield?

Average rent prices in Northfield have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Northfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northfield is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Northfield, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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).

Cannonball Apartments