Rent in Detroit Lakes, MN
Across Detroit Lakes's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,046 a month, with figures from $986–$1,105. The highest typical rent is in 56502 ($1,105) and the lowest in 56501 ($986). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Becker County pay about 0.69% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $769 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $732 | $619–$845 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,046 | $986–$1,105 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,336 | $1,221–$1,451 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,501 | $1,381–$1,621 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Detroit Lakes ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Detroit Lakes, MN?
- About $1,046 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $986–$1,105. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Detroit Lakes, MN?
- About $732 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $619–$845. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Detroit Lakes, MN?
- About $1,336 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,221–$1,451. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Detroit Lakes, MN?
- About $769 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $769. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Detroit Lakes, MN?
- About $1,501 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,381–$1,621. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Detroit Lakes ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 56502 has the highest typical rent at $1,105 a month, and 56501 the lowest at $986.
- What is the property tax rate in Detroit Lakes, MN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Becker County pay a typical 0.69% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Detroit Lakes rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).