Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Maplewood, MN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.2% of gross income.
Maplewood rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Maplewood, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Maplewood, MN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Maplewood, MN?
Median rent in Maplewood is $1,571 a month. A typical physical therapist in Minnesota earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 18.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Maplewood?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Minnesota (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Maplewood's current median rent is $1,571/mo, which leaves a $1,021/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Maplewood?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Minnesota works roughly 31.5 hours a month to cover Maplewood's median rent of $1,571.
Where is rent cheaper than Maplewood for a physical therapist?
Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Columbia Heights ($1,570/mo), Minneapolis ($1,569/mo), Monticello ($1,569/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.