Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN

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Bemidji State University - Bemidji, MN

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Bemidji State University first opened as the Bemidji Normal School in 1919. Today, BSU is home to an innovative, interdisciplinary, and highly accessible learning environment committed to student success and a sustainable future. Through the transformative power of the liberal arts, professional education, and robust student engagement, BSU instills and promotes service to others, preservation of the earth, and respect and appreciation for diversity.

Located on the western shores of Lake Bemidji, BSU is surrounded by a wide variety of houses and apartments available for rent. Easy access to U.S. Routes 2 and 71 makes commuting from the BSU campus simple.

NCAA Division I and II Beaver athletics, nearly 100 student organizations, music and theatre productions, special events, and an abundance of recreational opportunities contribute to the rich campus experience at BSU. Outdoor activities are a popular pastime in the Bemidji area, with convenience to a host of state parks and forests. Enjoy the City of Bemidji’s quaint charm and travel to Minneapolis or Winnipeg for a taste of city life.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Bemidji, MN is $710 for a studio, $847 for one bedroom, $1,093 for two bedrooms, and $1,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bemidji has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 461 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $710/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 622 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $847/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 918 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,093/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,110 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,150/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

328 Students

9
out of 10

Gene Dillon Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-5

695 Students

6
out of 10

Horace May Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

316 Students

4
out of 10

Northern Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

308 Students

4
out of 10

J.W. Smith Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

237 Students

2
out of 10

Bemidji Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,013 Students

5
out of 10

Lakeside Learning Center

Public

Grades 6-12

9 Students

Rating Unavailable

Oshki Manidoo Center

Public

Grades 7-12

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Esy Paul Bunyan

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Bemidji Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,432 Students

5
out of 10

Lakeside Learning Center

Public

Grades 6-12

9 Students

Rating Unavailable

Oshki Manidoo Center

Public

Grades 7-12

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Esy Paul Bunyan

Public

Grades 1-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Headwaters Science Center
  • Paul Bunyan Park
  • Lake Bemidji State Park
  • Buena Vista Ski Area

Airports

  • Bemidji Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.