Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
New Ulm, MN

Median rent

Median rent in New Ulm

$900/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Ulm is $900 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,030 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Ulm

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Ulm 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 New Ulm, MN

Average rent prices in New Ulm have increased by 33% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 New Ulm, MN

Rent prices in New Ulm vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Ulm is $924, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in New Ulm run $924 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$750

6%

18%

2 bedroom

$900

4%

34%

3 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Ulm, 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 New Ulm, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in New Ulm and Carver by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Ulm

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Ulm, MN is 56% lower than the median rent in Carver, MN.

Discover rentals in New Ulm, MN

226 N State St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Ulm

226 North State Street - 3

226 N State St #3, New Ulm, MN 56073

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 3

Highland Apartments (A) - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.5

Very good

Highland Apartments (A)

905 N Highland Ave, New Ulm, MN 56073

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,365–$1,545

Apartment for rent

2229 N Highland Ave #A3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Ulm

Ascend Apartments

2229 N Highland Ave #A3, New Ulm, MN 56073

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,525

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1 N Minnesota St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in New Ulm

1 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 29

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Frequently asked questions for New Ulm, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the New Ulm rental market.

How much is rent in New Ulm?

The average rent in New Ulm is $900 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Ulm?

Average rent prices in New Ulm have increased by 33% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does New Ulm rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Ulm is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,030 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Ulm?

To comfortably afford rent in New Ulm, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/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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