Studio Apartment Rent in Fridley, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fridley, Minnesota as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,412 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fridley
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fridley
Compare Fridley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Lea | $640 |
| 2 | Moorhead | $710 |
| 3 | Austin | $720 |
| 4 | Owatonna | $730 |
| 5 | Bemidji | $800 |
| 6 | Duluth | $848 |
| 7 | Waite Park | $890 |
| 8 | Saint Cloud | $940 |
| 9 | Rochester | $1,010 |
| 10 | Mankato | $1,030 |
| 11 | Anoka | $1,050 |
| 12 | Buffalo | $1,060 |
| 13 | Northfield | $1,060 |
| 14 | South Saint Paul | $1,060 |
| 15 | Saint Michael | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury | $1,650 |
| 2 | Maple Grove | $1,600 |
| 3 | Eden Prairie | $1,570 |
| 4 | Lakeville | $1,550 |
| 5 | Cottage Grove | $1,540 |
| 6 | Edina | $1,520 |
| 7 | Blaine | $1,510 |
| 8 | Plymouth | $1,495 |
| 9 | Brooklyn Park | $1,495 |
| 10 | Savage | $1,470 |
| 11 | Rosemount | $1,470 |
| 12 | Minnetonka | $1,450 |
| 13 | Robbinsdale | $1,427 |
| 14 | Saint Louis Park | $1,385 |
| 15 | Vadnais Heights | $1,380 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fridley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fridley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights, MN | 3.2 mi | $1,090 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Brooklyn Center, MN | 3.9 mi | $1,180 | +$50 (+4%) |
| New Brighton, MN | 4.5 mi | $1,100 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Blaine, MN | 5.7 mi | $1,510 | +$380 (+34%) |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 6.7 mi | $1,325 | +$195 (+17%) |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 7.4 mi | $1,495 | +$365 (+32%) |
| Robbinsdale, MN | 7.4 mi | $1,427 | +$297 (+26%) |
| Shoreview, MN | 8.4 mi | $1,280 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Golden Valley, MN | 8.5 mi | $1,270 | +$140 (+12%) |
| New Hope, MN | 9.1 mi | $1,100 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Roseville, MN | 9.2 mi | $1,180 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Minneapolis, MN | 9.3 mi | $1,281 | +$151 (+13%) |
Studio rent in Fridley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fridley?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fridley, Minnesota is $1,130 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,412.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fridley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,200 ($3,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fridley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fridley's studio median of $1,130 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fridley rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 63 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Fridley ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fridley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Columbia Heights ($1,090), New Brighton ($1,100), New Hope ($1,100).