Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Northfield, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Northfield

$1,300/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northfield is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northfield

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 Northfield, MN

Average rent prices in Northfield have increased by 2% 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 $1,267, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Northfield run $1,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,205

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

7%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,095

9%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,800

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northfield, MN is 43% lower than the median rent in Elko New Market, MN.

Discover rentals in Northfield, MN

Summerfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Summerfield Apartments

951 Ensley Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,300

Apartment for rent

501 1st St W #503 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Northfield

501/503

501 1st St W #503, Northfield, MN 55057

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Maple Trails Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

Maple Trails Apartments

2005 Jefferson Rd, Northfield, MN 55057

2 beds

1 bath

$1,420

Apartment for rent

Hillcrest Village Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Hillcrest Village Townhomes

Hillcrest Ln, Northfield, MN 55057

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House 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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northfield?

Average rent prices in Northfield have increased by 2% 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 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 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).

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