Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Olaf College, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Northfield

$1,320/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northfield is $1,320 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northfield

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northfield rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 4% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,280

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,147

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,537

-

10%

3 bedroom

$2,225

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,280

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

6%

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

Northfield Estates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Northfield Estates

710 Highway 3 N, Northfield, MN 55057

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,299

1920 Roosevelt Dr - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in Northfield

Riverview Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Riverview Manor

500 Woodley St E, Northfield, MN 55057

2 beds

2 baths

$1,175

Maple Trails Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Northfield

Maple Trails Apartments

2005 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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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 $1,320 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northfield?

Average rent prices in Northfield have decreased by 4% 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 $580 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 $53,000/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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