Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Pelican Rapids, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Pelican Rapids

$905/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pelican Rapids is $905 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $995 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pelican Rapids

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pelican Rapids 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Pelican Rapids, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Pelican Rapids, MN

Average rent prices in Pelican Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Pelican Rapids, MN

Rent prices in Pelican Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pelican Rapids is $910, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Pelican Rapids run $912 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,115.

Listings

Studio

$300

-

38%

1 bedroom

$920

10%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,090

9%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$300

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pelican Rapids, 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 Pelican Rapids, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pelican Rapids and Detroit Lakes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pelican Rapids

Median rent price$905
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pelican Rapids, MN is 35% lower than the median rent in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Discover rentals in Pelican Rapids, MN

Westfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Westfield Apartments

520 3rd St Nw, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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Frequently asked questions for Pelican Rapids, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Pelican Rapids rental market.

How much is rent in Pelican Rapids?

The average rent in Pelican Rapids is $905 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pelican Rapids?

Average rent prices in Pelican Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Pelican Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pelican Rapids is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pelican Rapids?

To comfortably afford rent in Pelican Rapids, 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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