How much does it cost to rent in Brooklyn Park, MN?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Brooklyn Park, MN is $1,649. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Brooklyn Park cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

Brooklyn Park falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #38 out of 67 cities at $1,649/mo.

When was Brooklyn Park rent data last updated?

Brooklyn Park rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · MN

Brooklyn Park

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Pop. 83,876·38th most expensive in Minnesota·Rental market data updated monthly for Brooklyn Park, MN

Median rent (all units)

$1,649/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$316

Rising (Monthly)

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Brooklyn Park · $1,649

More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

45/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% above what Brooklyn Park's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,649/mo

Expected by trend

$1,611/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Brooklyn Park's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,495

1 BR

$1,690

2 BR

$2,065

3 BR

$2,750

4 BR+

$3,080

Research median

$2,065/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$19,788/yr

At $1,649/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Brooklyn Park, MN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

83,876

Median income

$89,891

Median age

35.2

Renters

29.7%

Age distribution

28%

21.6%

27%

12.6%

Under 1828%

18–3421.6%

35–5427%

55–6410.8%

65+12.6%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

37%

29.8%

20.2%

White37%

Black29.8%

Hispanic7.1%

Asian20.2%

Other5.9%

Education (25+)

23%

32.9%

32.7%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma23%

Some college32.9%

Bachelor's+32.7%

Housing tenure

70.3%

29.7%

Owner70.3%

Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brooklyn Park, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,248 → $1,649

up 32.1%

Income

$76,620 → $89,891

up 17.3%

Population

85,247 → 83,876

down 1.6%

Renter share

30.4% → 29.7%

-0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

31.5% → 32.7%

+1.2 pts

The median rent in Brooklyn Park, MN stood at $1,248 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,649, reflecting a 32.1% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $76,620 in 2021 to $89,891 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 85,247 residents to roughly 83,876. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Brooklyn Park, MN market of 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Brooklyn Park on your salary?

At $1,649/mo, how Brooklyn Park rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 20.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 28.4% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 13.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 10.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 30.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 33.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

By apartment size

Brooklyn Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brooklyn Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Brooklyn Park, MN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,649/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,495/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,065/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,750/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($89,891/yr), Brooklyn Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brooklyn Park an affordable city for renters?

Brooklyn Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,649/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($89,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brooklyn Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brooklyn Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,649/mo in Brooklyn Park. The local median household income is $89,891/yr, meaning the typical Brooklyn Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brooklyn Park?

Rent in Brooklyn Park has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Brooklyn Park neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Brooklyn Park are 55443 ($1,536/mo), and 55445 ($1,915/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,649/mo.

How does Brooklyn Park rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Brooklyn Park is middle-of-the-pack for Minnesota for rent, ranking #38 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,649/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brooklyn Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brooklyn Park ($1,649/mo): Brooklyn Center ($1,408/mo), New Hope ($1,442/mo).

What percentage of Brooklyn Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of Brooklyn Park households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. Brooklyn Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brooklyn Park rent compare to the national average?

Brooklyn Park's median rent of $1,649/mo is $316 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #38 out of 67 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

22%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,649/mo, rent takes ~22% of Brooklyn Park's median household income ($89,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brooklyn Park 22%Benchmark 30%

State income tax5.35–9.85%

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