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Average Rent in Duluth, MN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Duluth, MN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,000/mo
▼ 4.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$950/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
69
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Duluth, MN
Compare average rent across Duluth, MN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth 55811 | $2,425 | - | $1,440 | 2 | 7 |
| Chester Park | $2,421 | - | $1,685 | 1 | 19 |
| Duluth 55803 | $2,055 | ▲ $251 | $1,654 | 2 | 5 |
| East Hillside | $1,858 | - | $1,065 | 1 | 16 |
| Park Point | $1,623 | $0 | $950 | 1 | 19 |
| Duluth Heights | $1,391 | ▼ $111 | $1,272 | 3 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Duluth, MN?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Duluth, MN is $2,000 per month across 10 apartment communities and 69 available units. Rents have decreased $74 (4.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Encompass Real Estate Investment Services starting at $950/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,782/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,694/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,210/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,377/mo.
Prices range from $950 to $4,111 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Duluth, MN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,521 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,849 | +$328 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Duluth, MN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Duluth, MN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Real Estate Investment Services | $950/mo | $1,623/mo | 19 | 2.5 |
| Zenith DCHS Apartments | $1,065/mo | $1,858/mo | 16 | 4.3 |
| Mesaba Villas | $1,272/mo | $1,272/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| West Hillside Apartments | $1,300/mo | $1,300/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Villa Hills Apartments | $1,440/mo | $1,440/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| Munger Terrace Apartments | $1,600/mo | $1,600/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Vue at Bluestone | $1,654/mo | $1,654/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$80,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,000/mo.
Comfortable income
$96,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in Duluth, MN
We only have live rent data for Duluth, MN so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,000 |
| Estimated total | $2,000/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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