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Blaine

Pop. 72,488·5th most expensive in Minnesota·Blaine rents are up 11.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,150/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$188
Rising (Monthly)
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Blaine · $2,150
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
32/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% above what Blaine's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,150/mo
Expected by trend
$1,971/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,085
3 BR
$2,775
4 BR+
$3,110
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,085/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,150 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,800/yr
At $2,150/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.5% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Blaine, MN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,488
Median income
$106,801
Median age
37.5
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
25.9%
19.8%
28.2%
12.4%
13.8%
Under 1825.9%
18–3419.8%
35–5428.2%
55–6412.4%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
White70.8%
Black10.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian9.1%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
24.4%
33.2%
36.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+36.9%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Blaine, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,833 → $2,150
up 17.3%
Income
$90,484 → $106,801
up 18.0%
Population
68,999 → 72,488
up 5.1%
Renter share
13.8% → 14.7%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 36.9%
+1.9 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in Blaine, MN has climbed by $317 per month, settling near $2,150 after starting the period at $1,833. Census figures show median household income at $106,801 today, compared with $90,484 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 68,999 to 72,488 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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About renting in Blaine, MN

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Blaine is $2,150/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,085/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,775/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($106,801/yr), Blaine ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Blaine an affordable city for renters?

Blaine is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,150/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($106,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Blaine falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Blaine?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,150/mo in Blaine. The local median household income is $106,801/yr, meaning the typical Blaine household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Blaine?

Rent in Blaine has increased 11.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Blaine neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Blaine are 55434 ($1,979/mo), and 55449 ($2,405/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Blaine is $2,150/mo.

How does Blaine rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Blaine is one of the pricier cities in Minnesota for rent, ranking #5 out of 67 tracked cities at $2,150/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Blaine?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Blaine ($2,150/mo): Fridley ($1,412/mo), New Brighton ($1,420/mo), Anoka ($1,437/mo).

What percentage of Blaine residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of Blaine households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. Blaine leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Blaine rent compare to the national average?

Blaine's median rent of $2,150/mo is $188 (10%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #5 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,150/mo, rent takes ~24% of Blaine's median household income ($106,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Blaine 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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