Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Minnesota
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Minnesota is Moorhead, where the median 1-bedroom asks $700/month, 39% below the statewide median of about $1,149. The most expensive is Duluth at $1,295/month.
Across the 12 Minnesota cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $700 in Moorhead to $1,295 in Duluth, 1.9 times as much. 5 of 12 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,149. The largest rental market, Minneapolis (5,265 listings), has a median of $1,149, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Minnesota
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorhead | $700 | $950 | 347 | -39% |
| 2 | Mankato | $974 | $1,200 | 331 | -15% |
| 3 | Saint Paul | $1,088 | $1,450 | 1,407 | -5% |
| 4 | St Paul | $1,095 | $1,395 | 425 | -5% |
| 5 | Willmar | $1,122 | $1,158 | 149 | -2% |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $1,149 | $1,502 | 5,265 | 0% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Minnesota
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Minnesota?
- As of October 17, 2026, Moorhead has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Minnesota cities we rank, at $700/month. Next are Mankato ($974) and Saint Paul ($1,088).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Minnesota?
- As of October 17, 2026, Duluth has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Minnesota cities we rank, at $1,295/month, 13% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Minnesota?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,149/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate