Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Robbinsdale, MN?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34% of gross income.

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

Robbinsdale median rent
$1,789/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Minnesota)
$63,222/yr
Rent as % of income
34%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,269, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,581/mo in rent. Robbinsdale's median rent of $1,789 exceeds that threshold by $208/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 58.9 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 Robbinsdale, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Minnetonka, MN
$1,788/mo (33.9% of income)
Shoreview, MN
$1,788/mo (33.9% of income)
Minnetonka, MN
$1,788/mo (33.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Robbinsdale, MN?

Median rent in Robbinsdale is $1,789 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Minnesota earns about $63,222 a year, which makes that rent 34% 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 Robbinsdale?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Minnesota (~$63,222/yr) supports up to $1,581 a month in rent. Robbinsdale's current median rent is $1,789/mo, which is $208/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Minnesota works roughly 58.9 hours a month to cover Robbinsdale's median rent of $1,789.

Where is rent cheaper than Robbinsdale for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Minnetonka ($1,788/mo), Shoreview ($1,788/mo), Minnetonka ($1,788/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 Robbinsdale, MN. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.