Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Northfield, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Northfield
$1,305/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Northfield is $1,305 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Northfield
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Northfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Northfield, MN
Average rent prices in Northfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Northfield, MN
Rent prices in Northfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northfield is $1,260, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $1,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,224.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 2% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,224 | 3% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 11% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Northfield, MN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,260 | No Change | 6% | |
Houses | $2,447 | 5% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,224
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Northfield, MN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Northfield, 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 Northfield, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Northfield and Elko New Market by all bedroom counts and property types.
Northfield
31%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Northfield, MN is 42% lower than the median rent in Elko New Market, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,850
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7%$1,300
1%$1,795
16%$1,505
8%$2,200
12%Discover rentals in Northfield, MN
21h ago
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1170 Cannon Valley Pl, Northfield, MN 55057
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Northfield
1180 Cannon Valley Pl #34, Northfield, MN 55057
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
2d ago
Hillcrest Ln, Northfield, MN 55057
3 beds
2 baths
$1,875
House for rent
1h ago
801 Kraewood Dr, Northfield, MN 55057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,050
Apartment for rent
4h ago
118 5th St E, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2601 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$1,615
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Northfield
1405 Heritage Dr #104, Northfield, MN 55057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
2411 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,405–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1h ago
801 Kraewood Dr, Northfield, MN 55057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,050
Apartment for rent
4h ago
118 5th St E, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1170 Cannon Valley Pl, Northfield, MN 55057
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
21h ago
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
875 Highway 3 N, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,015–$1,310
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Northfield
501 1st St W #503B, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio
1 bath
$825
Price dropped $50House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Northfield
501 1st St W #501B, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Oct 1
17h ago
710 Highway 3 N, Northfield, MN 55057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
23h ago
422 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Northfield
1405 Heritage Dr #104, Northfield, MN 55057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Northfield
1 bed
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Northfield, MN
Quick answers to common questions about the Northfield rental market.
How much is rent in Northfield?
The average rent in Northfield is $1,305 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Northfield?
Average rent prices in Northfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $595 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).