Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Sauk Rapids, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Sauk Rapids

$975/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sauk Rapids is $975 per month as of May 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sauk Rapids

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sauk Rapids rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 Sauk Rapids, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sauk Rapids, MN

Average rent prices in Sauk Rapids have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Sauk Rapids, MN

Rent prices in Sauk Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sauk Rapids is $915, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Sauk Rapids run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$940

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

40%

3 bedroom

$1,400

9%

15%

4 bedroom

$1,987

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,987

Last 30 days

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Sauk Rapids and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sauk Rapids

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sauk Rapids, MN is 26% lower than the median rent in Albany, MN.

Discover rentals in Sauk Rapids, MN

107 3rd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

107 3rd Ave S

107 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Benton Heights - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Benton Heights

922 N Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

488 13th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

488 13th Ave S

488 13th Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1131 1st Ave N #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sauk Rapids

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sauk Rapids, MN

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

How much is rent in Sauk Rapids?

The average rent in Sauk Rapids is $975 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sauk Rapids?

Average rent prices in Sauk Rapids have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Sauk Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sauk Rapids is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Sauk Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sauk Rapids?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sauk Rapids, MN is $1,171, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,289.

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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