How much does it cost to rent in Maplewood, MN?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Maplewood, MN is $1,509. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Maplewood cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

Maplewood is among the more affordable cities in Minnesota, ranking #45 out of 67 cities at $1,509/mo.

When was Maplewood rent data last updated?

Maplewood rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Maplewood a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Maplewood is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Maplewood, MN?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Maplewood, MN at $1,590 per month, which is 5% above the $1,509 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Maplewood

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Pop. 40,695·45th most expensive in Minnesota·Rental market data updated monthly for Maplewood, MN

Median rent (all units)

$1,509/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

-4.0%

vs US Median

-$453

Falling (Monthly)

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Maplewood · $1,509

More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

47/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Maplewood's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,509/mo

Expected by trend

$1,483/mo

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

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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,590/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,509 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

$18,108/yr

At $1,509/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, -4.0% 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 → $1,509

up 13.6%

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 13.6% since 2023, going from about $1,328 per month to roughly $1,509 today. Median household income grew from $77,316 to $91,394 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.2% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 4.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Maplewood on your salary?

At $1,509/mo, how Maplewood rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $98,259/yr · Rent = 18.4% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $69,763/yr · Rent = 26% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $80,361/yr · Rent = 22.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $143,634/yr · Rent = 12.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $183,529/yr · Rent = 9.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $65,322/yr · Rent = 27.7% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $58,978/yr · Rent = 30.7% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $72,696/yr · Rent = 24.9% income

affordable

By apartment size

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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Maplewood is $1,509/mo as of August 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 20% of local median household income ($91,394/yr), Maplewood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maplewood an affordable city for renters?

Maplewood is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,509/mo, rent takes approximately 20% 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 $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,509/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 3.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Maplewood rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Maplewood is one of the more affordable cities in Minnesota for rent, ranking #45 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,509/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maplewood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maplewood ($1,509/mo): Little Canada ($1,368/mo), North Saint Paul ($1,479/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 $1,509/mo is $453 (23%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #45 out of 67 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

20%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,509/mo, rent takes ~20% of Maplewood's median household income ($91,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maplewood 20%Benchmark 30%

State income tax5.35–9.85%

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