Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Apple Valley, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17% of gross income.
Apple Valley rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Apple Valley, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Apple Valley, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Apple Valley, MN?
Median rent in Apple Valley is $1,955 a month. A typical pharmacist in Minnesota earns about $138,060 a year, which makes that rent 17% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Apple Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Minnesota (~$138,060/yr) supports up to $3,452 a month in rent. Apple Valley's current median rent is $1,955/mo, which leaves a $1,497/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Apple Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in Minnesota works roughly 29.5 hours a month to cover Apple Valley's median rent of $1,955.
Where is rent cheaper than Apple Valley for a pharmacist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Saint Michael ($1,954/mo), Rosemount ($1,954/mo), Blaine ($1,952/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.