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Average Rent in Duluth, MN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Duluth, MN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,616/mo
Lowest Available
$1,099/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
26
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Duluth, MN
3 listed units across 2 buildings offering studio units in Duluth, MN dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $68/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith DCHS Apartments | Unit 6 | $1,324 | $1,174 | $150 |
| Endi Apartments | Unit 7, Isle Royal | $1,740 | $1,710 | $30 |
| Endi Apartments | Unit 8, Isle Royal | $1,710 | $1,685 | $25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Point | $2,618 | ▲ $79 | $1,099 | 2 | 116 |
| Chester Park | $2,616 | ▲ $138 | $1,685 | 1 | 19 |
| Duluth 55811 | $2,507 | ▼ $33 | $1,493 | 1 | 11 |
| Duluth 55803 | $1,870 | ▼ $262 | $1,825 | 2 | 3 |
| East Hillside | $1,530 | ▼ $81 | $1,400 | 1 | 8 |
| Duluth Heights | $1,262 | ▼ $83 | $1,140 | 2 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Duluth, MN?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Duluth, MN is $1,616 per month across 4 apartment communities and 26 available units.
The most affordable option is Zenith DCHS Apartments starting at $1,099/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,616/mo.
Prices range from $1,099 to $2,249 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Duluth, MN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Duluth, MN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith DCHS Apartments | $1,099/mo | $1,537/mo | 15 | 4.3 |
| Arris Duluth Apartments | $1,493/mo | $1,493/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| The Lakeview at 333 | $1,611/mo | $1,777/mo | 5 | 5 |
| Endi Apartments | $1,685/mo | $1,718/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Duluth, MN
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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
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,616/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,099/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Duluth, MN is $66,263 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Duluth, MN
Overall prices in Duluth, MN runs below the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 87.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Duluth, MN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,616 |
| Utilities | $281 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $669 |
| Healthcare | $326 |
| Other goods and services | $522 |
| Estimated total | $3,937/mo |
Population
86,863
Median household income
$66,263
Census median rent
$1,037/mo
Census rent burden
33.0%
Median age
35.2
Mean commute
17 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Duluth, MN Apartments
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