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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 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) $1,413
52 Stillwater $1,408
53 Albertville $1,385
54 Forest Lake $1,379
55 Hermantown $1,375
56 Spring Lake Park $1,375
57 Dayton $1,353
58 Little Canada $1,350
59 Carver $1,347
60 Roseville $1,346
61 Hopkins $1,346
62 Brooklyn Center $1,345
63 Vadnais Heights $1,342
64 Belle Plaine $1,336
65 Richfield $1,334
66 Brooklyn Park $1,331
67 Minneapolis $1,329
68 New Brighton $1,327
69 Ham Lake $1,319
70 Rochester $1,316
71 Maplewood $1,316
72 New Hope $1,306
73 North St. Paul $1,304
74 Waconia $1,299
75 Isanti $1,299
76 Columbia Heights $1,278
77 Zimmerman $1,277
78 Farmington $1,275
79 Fridley $1,270
80 Elk River $1,269
81 St. Paul $1,248
82 Cambridge $1,232
83 Mounds View $1,216
84 Anoka $1,200
85 Falcon Heights $1,200
86 New Prague $1,198
87 Sartell $1,197
88 West St. Paul $1,195
89 Hastings $1,184
90 St. Francis $1,183
91 North Branch $1,178
92 Chisago City $1,163
93 St. Joseph $1,139
94 South St. Paul $1,128
95 Baxter $1,123
96 Mound $1,119
97 Wyoming $1,117
98 Buffalo $1,111
99 Jordan $1,102
100 Mankato $1,089

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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