Studio Apartment Rent in Winona, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Winona, Minnesota as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,171 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Winona
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 Winona
Compare Winona's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winona (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Winona.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Winona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska, WI | 28.1 mi | $880 | +$180 (+26%) |
| La Crosse, WI | 32 mi | $775 | +$75 (+11%) |
| Eau Claire, WI | 55.7 mi | $840 | +$140 (+20%) |
| Rochester, MN | 57.3 mi | $1,010 | +$310 (+44%) |
| Menomonie, WI | 62.8 mi | $709 | +$9 (+1%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 67.6 mi | $870 | +$170 (+24%) |
| Tomah, WI | 78 mi | $740 | +$40 (+6%) |
| River Falls, WI | 89.7 mi | $1,060 | +$360 (+51%) |
| Austin, MN | 96.5 mi | $720 | +$20 (+3%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 99.2 mi | $1,060 | +$360 (+51%) |
| Hudson, WI | 100.4 mi | $1,250 | +$550 (+79%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 106.7 mi | $1,540 | +$840 (+120%) |
Studio rent in Winona — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Winona?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Winona, Minnesota is $700 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,171.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Winona?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,000 ($2,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Winona expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Winona's studio median of $700 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Winona rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 63 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Winona ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Winona?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Winona.