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Rent Prices in Washington County, MN
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,710/mo
- Minnesota $1,280/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,688/mo
- Minnesota $1,356/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.1%
- Minnesota 48.1%
- Renter households
- 19,752
- Minnesota 641,268
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,561/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,408/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,688/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,081/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,981/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income9,52851.1%
- Pay 50% or more of income4,70425.2%
The median renter household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,734/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, MN | $1,710/mo | $1,408/mo | $1,688/mo | $2,081/mo | 51.1% |
| Minnesota | $1,280/mo | $1,130/mo | $1,356/mo | $1,573/mo | 48.1% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Washington County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | $1,908/mo | $1,649/mo | $1,899/mo | $2,416/mo | 46.1% |
| Cottage Grove | $1,783/mo | $1,455/mo | $1,841/mo | $1,997/mo | 59.2% |
| Oakdale | $1,481/mo | $1,343/mo | $1,405/mo | $1,818/mo | 55.4% |
| Forest Lake | $1,421/mo | $1,291/mo | $1,410/mo | $1,681/mo | 49.4% |
| Stillwater | $1,622/mo | $1,229/mo | $1,340/mo | $1,912/mo | 49.1% |
| Hugo | $1,891/mo | $3,500/mo or more | $1,746/mo | $2,117/mo | 72.7% |
| Lake Elmo | $2,407/mo | Not reported | Not reported | $3,500/mo or more | 78.7% |
| Mahtomedi | $1,694/mo | $1,190/mo | $1,957/mo | $1,824/mo | 75.1% |
| St. Paul Park | $2,174/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 16.7% |
| Oak Park Heights | $1,443/mo | $1,417/mo | $1,433/mo | $1,138/mo | 56.4% |
| Newport | $1,122/mo | $912/mo | $1,188/mo | Not reported | 50.1% |
| Scandia | Not reported | Not reported | $2,614/mo | $1,359/mo | 66.0% |
| Grant | $2,195/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Bayport | $2,028/mo | $1,981/mo | $2,590/mo | Not reported | 78.1% |
| Afton | $2,333/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 100.0% |
| Lakeland | $1,668/mo | $877/mo | $1,750/mo | Not reported | 68.2% |
| Dellwood | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 20.0% |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | $1,563/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 53.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Washington County, MN?
- The median gross rent in Washington County, MN is $1,710 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,688/mo.
- How does Washington County compare with Minnesota?
- The median rent in Washington County is $1,710/mo, compared with $1,280/mo for Minnesota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates