Studio Apartment Rent in White Bear Lake, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in White Bear Lake, Minnesota as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,683 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in White Bear Lake
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 White Bear Lake
Compare White Bear Lake'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than White Bear Lake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs White Bear Lake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vadnais Heights, MN | 5.1 mi | $1,380 | +$240 (+21%) |
| Maplewood, MN | 5.4 mi | $1,150 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Little Canada, MN | 7.1 mi | $1,342 | +$202 (+18%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 7.6 mi | $1,180 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Shoreview, MN | 8.8 mi | $1,280 | +$140 (+12%) |
| Roseville, MN | 11.4 mi | $1,180 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Forest Lake, MN | 12 mi | $1,190 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Saint Paul, MN | 12 mi | $1,168 | +$28 (+2%) |
| New Brighton, MN | 12.7 mi | $1,100 | $-40 (-4%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 14.1 mi | $1,060 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 14.5 mi | $1,650 | +$510 (+45%) |
| West Saint Paul, MN | 15 mi | $1,120 | $-20 (-2%) |
Studio rent in White Bear Lake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in White Bear Lake?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is $1,140 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,683.
What income do you need to afford a studio in White Bear Lake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,600 ($3,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is White Bear Lake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
White Bear Lake's studio median of $1,140 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does White Bear Lake rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 63 cities in Minnesota with studio data, White Bear Lake ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near White Bear Lake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include New Brighton ($1,100), South Saint Paul ($1,060), West Saint Paul ($1,120).