What is the average apartment size in Oakdale?

The average size for a Oakdale, MN apartment is 947 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Oakdale?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Oakdale is $1,780 per month, a 2.54% increase from last years average of $1,736.

What is the average apartment size in Oakdale?

The typical apartment in Oakdale offers about 947 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Oakdale, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Oakdale?

The typical rent budget in Oakdale ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oakdale?

In Oakdale, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Oakdale is $1,780, a 2.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,736.

One-bedroom apartments provide 803 square feet for $1,601, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,961 offer 1,115 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,397 sq ft) for $2,580, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Oakdale, MN

Last updated: April 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,780	947 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,601	803 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,961	1,115 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,580	1,397 sq. ft.

Oakdale, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Oakdale, MN have increased by 2.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,736 to $1,780.

What's the typical rent budget in Oakdale, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Oakdale, MN (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Oakdale, MN?

2,606 or 23% of the households in Oakdale, MN are renter-occupied while 8,907 or 77% are owner-occupied.

How Oakdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oakdale	$1,780
Minneapolis	$1,683
St. Paul	$1,526
Moorhead	$1,109
Rochester	$1,663
St. Cloud	$1,187
Bloomington	$1,698
Mankato	$1,423
St. Louis Park	$1,762
Edina	$1,848
Minnetonka	$1,997
Woodbury	$2,132
Eagan	$1,700
Roseville	$1,451
Maplewood	$1,446
Forest Lake, MN	$1,516
Fridley, MN	$1,471
West St. Paul, MN	$1,355
Richfield, MN	$1,407
New Brighton, MN	$1,355
Golden Valley, MN	$1,906

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Oakdale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.