Studio Apartment Rent in Waseca, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waseca, Minnesota as of March 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $990 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waseca
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 Waseca
Compare Waseca'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 | Waseca (this page) | $830 |
| 8 | Duluth | $848 |
| 9 | Waite Park | $890 |
| 10 | Saint Cloud | $940 |
| 11 | Rochester | $1,010 |
| 12 | Mankato | $1,030 |
| 13 | Anoka | $1,050 |
| 14 | Buffalo | $1,060 |
| 15 | Northfield | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waseca.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waseca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna, MN | 20.4 mi | $730 | $-100 (-12%) |
| Albert Lea, MN | 30.6 mi | $640 | $-190 (-23%) |
| Mankato, MN | 32.1 mi | $1,030 | +$200 (+24%) |
| Northfield, MN | 37 mi | $1,060 | +$230 (+28%) |
| Lakeville, MN | 43.6 mi | $1,550 | +$720 (+87%) |
| Prior Lake, MN | 43.7 mi | $1,240 | +$410 (+49%) |
| Austin, MN | 44.9 mi | $720 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Shakopee, MN | 48 mi | $1,310 | +$480 (+58%) |
| Savage, MN | 49.3 mi | $1,470 | +$640 (+77%) |
| Burnsville, MN | 50.8 mi | $1,330 | +$500 (+60%) |
| Apple Valley, MN | 52.1 mi | $1,380 | +$550 (+66%) |
| Chaska, MN | 52.5 mi | $1,240 | +$410 (+49%) |
Studio rent in Waseca — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waseca?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waseca, Minnesota is $830 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $990.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waseca?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,200 ($2,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waseca expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waseca's studio median of $830 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waseca rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 66 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Waseca ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waseca?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Owatonna ($730), Albert Lea ($640), Austin ($720).