Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Northfield, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Northfield
$1,300/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Northfield is $1,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $610 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Northfield
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Northfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Northfield, MN
Average rent prices in Northfield have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,255, whereas a house costs $2,167. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 |  7% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 14% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $3,249 | 2% | 10% |
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 | $1,255 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,167 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,249
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
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
$1,255
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,167
Last 30 days
6%
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
32%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Northfield, MN is 30% lower than the median rent in Elko New Market, MN.
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10%$1,717
15%$1,502
18%$2,300
7%Discover rentals in Northfield, MN
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Northfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Northfield
915 1st St W, Northfield, MN 55057
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Northfield
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
422 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,900
Apartment for rent
6h ago
118 5th St E, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
801 Kraewood Dr, Northfield, MN 55057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2601 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$1,615
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1500 Clinton Ln, Northfield, MN 55057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Hillcrest Ln, Northfield, MN 55057
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,000
House for rent
6h ago
118 5th St E, Northfield, MN 55057
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
703 Saint Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 5
1d ago
2411 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
422 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1500 Clinton Ln, Northfield, MN 55057
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Northfield
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
Hillcrest Ln, Northfield, MN 55057
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,000
House for rent
2d ago
Hillcrest Ln, Northfield, MN 55057
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
9h ago
1401 Heritage Dr, Northfield, MN 55057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,230
Apartment for rent
1d ago
951 Ensley Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
2 beds
1 bath
$1,139–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
422 Division St S, Northfield, MN 55057
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000–$3,900
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 $1,300 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Northfield?
Average rent prices in Northfield have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Northfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Northfield is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $610 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).