Moment
650 Portland Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,374 - $5,138
Rental Market Trends in Minneapolis, MN
What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?
$1,362/month
Average Rent
665 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,362 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,556/month, which means Minneapolis rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Minneapolis, you can expect to pay about $1,091 per month for a studio, $1,362 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,016 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,349 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Minneapolis, MN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Minneapolis, MN
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Whittier, Dinkytown and Loring Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown West, Warehouse District and North Loop are the most expensive neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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Which Minneapolis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Minneapolis with the most apartments available are Downtown Minneapolis, Warehouse District and North Loop .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Minneapolis, MN?
Because the average rent in Minneapolis is $1,362, you’ll want to make about $4,540 per month or $54,480 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Minneapolis, MN is 6.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Minneapolis is 14.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,091 - $2,349. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 4.4% less for utilities, and 3.3% less for transportation.
How does Minneapolis, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Minneapolis, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$897/month
$1,251/month
One Bedroom
$1,038/month
$1,554/month
Two Bedroom
$1,408/month
$2,526/month
Three Bedroom
$1,678/month
$5,773/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.