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Eagan

Pop. 68,000·40th most expensive in Minnesota·Rental market data updated monthly for Eagan, MN
Median rent (all units)
$1,632/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$333
Rising (Monthly)
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Eagan · $1,632
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Eagan's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,632/mo
Expected by trend
$1,664/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,423
4 BR+
$2,713
Research median
$1,820/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
$19,584/yr
At $1,632/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eagan, MN is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,000
Median income
$108,690
Median age
39.3
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
22.3%
21.1%
26.3%
14.2%
16.1%
Under 1822.3%
18–3421.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6414.2%
65+16.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
White70.2%
Black11.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian8.5%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
14.6%
27.2%
54.7%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+54.7%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Eagan, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,380 → $1,632
up 18.3%
Income
$98,503 → $108,690
up 10.3%
Population
68,205 → 68,000
down 0.3%
Renter share
28.7% → 32.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
52.6% → 54.7%
+2.1 pts
Median age
38.8 → 39.3
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in Eagan, MN stood at $1,380 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,632, reflecting a 18.3% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,503 in 2021 to $108,690 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 32.3% of households, compared with 28.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 54.7% of adults here, versus 52.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Eagan, MN market of 2021.

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About renting in Eagan, MN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Eagan is $1,632/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,423/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($108,690/yr), Eagan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagan an affordable city for renters?

Eagan is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,632/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($108,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eagan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Eagan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,632/mo in Eagan. The local median household income is $108,690/yr, meaning the typical Eagan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eagan?

Rent in Eagan has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Eagan neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Eagan are 55121 ($1,522/mo), 55122 ($1,629/mo), and 55123 ($1,710/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Eagan is $1,632/mo.

How does Eagan rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Eagan is middle-of-the-pack for Minnesota for rent, ranking #40 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,632/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eagan?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Eagan ($1,632/mo): Richfield ($1,318/mo), West Saint Paul ($1,428/mo).

What percentage of Eagan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.3% of Eagan households are renters, while 67.7% are owner-occupied. Eagan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eagan rent compare to the national average?

Eagan's median rent of $1,632/mo is $333 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #40 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,632/mo, rent takes ~18% of Eagan's median household income ($108,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eagan 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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