Studio Apartment Rent in Waite Park, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waite Park, Minnesota as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,143 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waite Park
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 Waite Park
Compare Waite Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Lea | $640 |
| 2 | Winona | $700 |
| 3 | Moorhead | $710 |
| 4 | Austin | $720 |
| 5 | Owatonna | $730 |
| 6 | Bemidji | $800 |
| 7 | Duluth | $848 |
| 8 | Waite Park (this page) | $890 |
| 9 | Saint Cloud | $940 |
| 10 | Rochester | $1,010 |
| 11 | Mankato | $1,030 |
| 12 | Anoka | $1,050 |
| 13 | Buffalo | $1,060 |
| 14 | Northfield | $1,060 |
| 15 | South Saint Paul | $1,060 |
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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Waite Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waite Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud, MN | 4.7 mi | $940 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Monticello, MN | 32.3 mi | $1,180 | +$290 (+33%) |
| Buffalo, MN | 36.4 mi | $1,060 | +$170 (+19%) |
| Saint Michael, MN | 44.1 mi | $1,080 | +$190 (+21%) |
| Elk River, MN | 48.3 mi | $1,100 | +$210 (+24%) |
| Rogers, MN | 52 mi | $1,320 | +$430 (+48%) |
| Ramsey, MN | 58.3 mi | $1,170 | +$280 (+31%) |
| Maple Grove, MN | 60.3 mi | $1,600 | +$710 (+80%) |
| Champlin, MN | 63.9 mi | $1,360 | +$470 (+53%) |
| Plymouth, MN | 64.4 mi | $1,495 | +$605 (+68%) |
| Chaska, MN | 64.9 mi | $1,240 | +$350 (+39%) |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 67.1 mi | $1,495 | +$605 (+68%) |
Studio rent in Waite Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waite Park?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waite Park, Minnesota is $890 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,143.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waite Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waite Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waite Park's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waite Park rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 64 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Waite Park ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waite Park?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Waite Park.