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Maplewood

Pop. 40,695·43rd most expensive in Minnesota·Maplewood rents are up 8.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,571/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$394
Rising (Monthly)
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Maplewood · $1,571
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
37/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Maplewood's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,571/mo
Expected by trend
$1,476/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,590/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
$18,852/yr
At $1,571/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Maplewood, MN is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,695
Median income
$91,394
Median age
39.5
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
23%
21%
23.1%
12.8%
20.1%
Under 1823%
18–3421%
35–5423.1%
55–6412.8%
65+20.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
21.8%
White51.6%
Black10.6%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian21.8%
Other5%
Education (25+)
25.2%
31.3%
35.3%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Maplewood, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,328 → $1,571
up 18.3%
Income
$77,316 → $91,394
up 18.2%
Population
41,673 → 40,695
down 2.3%
Renter share
28.4% → 28.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.2% → 35.3%
+1.1 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.5
+0.8 yrs

Rent in Maplewood, MN has climbed 18.3% since 2023, going from about $1,328 per month to roughly $1,571 today. Median household income grew from $77,316 to $91,394 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 41,673 to 40,695 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in Maplewood, MN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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At $1,571/mo, how Maplewood rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Maplewood rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Maplewood, MN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Maplewood is $1,571/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,120/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($91,394/yr), Maplewood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maplewood an affordable city for renters?

Maplewood is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,571/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($91,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maplewood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Maplewood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,571/mo in Maplewood. The local median household income is $91,394/yr, meaning the typical Maplewood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maplewood?

Rent in Maplewood has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Maplewood rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Maplewood is middle-of-the-pack for Minnesota for rent, ranking #43 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,571/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maplewood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maplewood ($1,571/mo): Little Canada ($1,400/mo), North Saint Paul ($1,410/mo).

What percentage of Maplewood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of Maplewood households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. Maplewood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Maplewood rent compare to the national average?

Maplewood's median rent of $1,571/mo is $394 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #43 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,571/mo, rent takes ~21% of Maplewood's median household income ($91,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maplewood 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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