Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Eden Prairie, MN?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.6% of gross income.

Eden Prairie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).

Eden Prairie median rent
$1,772/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Minnesota)
$63,222/yr
Rent as % of income
33.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,269, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,581/mo in rent. Eden Prairie's median rent of $1,772 exceeds that threshold by $191/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 58.3 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Eden Prairie, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Minnetonka, MN
$1,771/mo (33.6% of income)
Savage, MN
$1,771/mo (33.6% of income)
Oakdale, MN
$1,769/mo (33.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Eden Prairie, MN?

Median rent in Eden Prairie is $1,772 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Minnesota earns about $63,222 a year, which makes that rent 33.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Eden Prairie?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Minnesota (~$63,222/yr) supports up to $1,581 a month in rent. Eden Prairie's current median rent is $1,772/mo, which is $191/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Eden Prairie?

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Minnesota works roughly 58.3 hours a month to cover Eden Prairie's median rent of $1,772.

Where is rent cheaper than Eden Prairie for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Minnetonka ($1,771/mo), Savage ($1,771/mo), Oakdale ($1,769/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Minnesota state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Eden Prairie, MN. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.