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Highest Rent in Minnesota

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Highest Rent — Minnesota

1 Minnetrista $3,501
2 North Oaks $2,932
3 Victoria $2,435
4 Lake Elmo $2,204
5 St. Paul Park $2,118
6 Shorewood $2,099
7 Oak Grove $2,052
8 St. Michael $2,038
9 Hugo $1,896
10 Maple Grove $1,863
11 Arden Hills $1,847
12 Woodbury $1,827
13 Andover $1,827
14 Golden Valley $1,815
15 Ramsey $1,780
16 East Bethel $1,770
17 Eden Prairie $1,761
18 Minnetonka $1,758
19 Edina $1,757
20 Chanhassen $1,749
21 Lino Lakes $1,744
22 Lakeville $1,727
23 Blaine $1,707
24 Plymouth $1,705
25 Otsego $1,696
26 Apple Valley $1,678
27 Orono $1,653
28 Cottage Grove $1,644
29 Rosemount $1,614
30 Savage $1,608
31 Mahtomedi $1,608
32 Eagan $1,604
33 Champlin $1,597
34 St. Louis Park $1,589
35 Robbinsdale $1,582
36 Mendota Heights $1,557
37 Rogers $1,550
38 Prior Lake $1,548
39 White Bear Lake $1,540
40 Bloomington $1,526
41 Shoreview $1,502
42 Burnsville $1,501
43 Shakopee $1,495
44 Monticello $1,462
45 Oakdale $1,452
46 Inver Grove Heights $1,447
47 Crystal $1,437
48 Chaska $1,436
49 Medina $1,421
50 Coon Rapids $1,418
51 Big Lake $1,417
52 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) $1,413
53 Stillwater $1,408
54 Albertville $1,385
55 Forest Lake $1,379
56 Hermantown $1,375
57 Spring Lake Park $1,375
58 Dayton $1,353
59 Little Canada $1,350
60 Carver $1,347
61 Roseville $1,346
62 Hopkins $1,346
63 Brooklyn Center $1,345
64 Vadnais Heights $1,342
65 Belle Plaine $1,336
66 Richfield $1,334
67 Brooklyn Park $1,331
68 Minneapolis $1,329
69 New Brighton $1,327
70 Ham Lake $1,319
71 Rochester $1,316
72 Maplewood $1,316
73 New Hope $1,306
74 North St. Paul $1,304
75 Waconia $1,299
76 Isanti $1,299
77 Columbia Heights $1,278
78 Zimmerman $1,277
79 Farmington $1,275
80 Fridley $1,270
81 Elk River $1,269
82 St. Paul $1,248
83 Cambridge $1,232
84 Mounds View $1,216
85 Anoka $1,200
86 Falcon Heights $1,200
87 New Prague $1,198
88 Sartell $1,197
89 West St. Paul $1,195
90 Hastings $1,184
91 St. Francis $1,183
92 North Branch $1,178
93 Chisago City $1,163
94 St. Joseph $1,139
95 South St. Paul $1,128
96 Baxter $1,123
97 Mound $1,119
98 Wyoming $1,117
99 Buffalo $1,111
100 Jordan $1,102

Cities with the highest rents in Minnesota reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Minnetrista leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Minnetrista pay $3,501/month — that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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