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Roseville

Pop. 35,802·48th most expensive in Minnesota·Rental market data updated monthly for Roseville, MN
Median rent (all units)
$1,471/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$494
Falling (Monthly)
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Roseville · $1,471
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,471/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$86,930/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Roseville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,630/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
$17,652/yr
At $1,471/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Roseville, MN is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,802
Median income
$86,930
Median age
41.1
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
19.5%
22.7%
23.4%
22.5%
Under 1819.5%
18–3422.7%
35–5423.4%
55–6411.9%
65+22.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
White71.1%
Black8.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian9%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
18.8%
21.7%
55%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+55%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Roseville, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,040 → $86,930
up 6.0%
Population
36,119 → 35,802
down 0.9%
Renter share
31% → 33.6%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
54.9% → 55%
+0.1 pts
Median age
40.6 → 41.1
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Roseville, MN now reports about $86,930, up from $82,040 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 31% to 33.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in Roseville, MN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Roseville is $1,471/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,170/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($86,930/yr), Roseville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Roseville an affordable city for renters?

Roseville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,471/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($86,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Roseville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Roseville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,471/mo in Roseville. The local median household income is $86,930/yr, meaning the typical Roseville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Roseville?

Rent in Roseville has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Roseville rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Roseville is one of the more affordable cities in Minnesota for rent, ranking #48 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,471/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Roseville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Roseville ($1,471/mo): Little Canada ($1,400/mo), New Brighton ($1,416/mo).

What percentage of Roseville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of Roseville households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. Roseville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Roseville rent compare to the national average?

Roseville's median rent of $1,471/mo is $494 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #48 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,471/mo, rent takes ~20% of Roseville's median household income ($86,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax5.35–9.85%
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