Studio Apartment Rent in Oakdale, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oakdale, Minnesota as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,937 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oakdale
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 Oakdale
Compare Oakdale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winona | $700 |
| 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 | Northfield | $1,060 |
| 13 | South Saint Paul | $1,060 |
| 14 | Saint Michael | $1,080 |
| 15 | Columbia Heights | $1,090 |
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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oakdale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oakdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood, MN | 4.7 mi | $1,150 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 6.8 mi | $1,650 | +$470 (+40%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 7.6 mi | $1,140 | $-40 (-3%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 8.7 mi | $1,060 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Little Canada, MN | 9 mi | $1,342 | +$162 (+14%) |
| Vadnais Heights, MN | 10.4 mi | $1,380 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Saint Paul, MN | 10.5 mi | $1,168 | $-12 (-1%) |
| West Saint Paul, MN | 11.5 mi | $1,120 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 11.9 mi | $1,540 | +$360 (+31%) |
| Roseville, MN | 13.1 mi | $1,180 | — |
| Shoreview, MN | 13.5 mi | $1,280 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 13.7 mi | $1,230 | +$50 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Oakdale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oakdale?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oakdale, Minnesota is $1,180 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,937.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oakdale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oakdale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oakdale's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oakdale rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 63 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Oakdale ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oakdale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Maplewood ($1,150), White Bear Lake ($1,140), South Saint Paul ($1,060).