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Rental Market Trends in Golden Valley, MN

What is the average rent in Golden Valley, MN?

$1,530/month

Average Rent

734 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Golden Valley, MN is $1,530 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Golden Valley rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Golden Valley, you can expect to pay about $1,550 per month for a studio, $1,530 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,010 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,787 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,550/month
602 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,530/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,010/month
1,125 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,787/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,946/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,501/month
1,641 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,177/month
1,937 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,342/month
763 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,130/month
1,651 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Golden Valley, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $39 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Golden Valley, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Golden Valley, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Golden Valley?

Based on current rent prices, West End is the most affordable neighborhood in Golden Valley.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,987/month
778 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Golden Valley?

Based on current rent prices, West End is the most expensive neighborhood in Golden Valley.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,987/month
778 Sq Ft

Which Golden Valley neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Golden Valley with the most apartments available is West End .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End
$1,987/month
778 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Golden Valley, MN?

Because the average rent in Golden Valley is $1,530, you’ll want to make about $5,100 per month or $61,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Golden Valley, MN

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Apartment Averages

West End

Golden Valley, MN

West End

Golden Valley, MN

Studio
$1,527/month
$1,527/month
One Bedroom
$1,784/month
$1,784/month
Two Bedroom
$2,330/month
$2,330/month
Three Bedroom
$2,741/month
$2,741/month
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$1,560 - $3,245 Plus Fees

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$1,630 - $3,649 Plus Fees

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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