What is the average apartment size in Oakdale?

The average size for a Oakdale, MN apartment is 937 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 Sep / 2026, the average rent in Oakdale is $1,795 per month, a 3.25% increase from last years average of $1,739.

What is the average apartment size in Oakdale?

The typical apartment in Oakdale offers about 937 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 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oakdale?

In Oakdale, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Oakdale is $1,795, a 3.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,739.

One-bedroom apartments provide 802 square feet for $1,625, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,982 offer 1,110 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: October 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,795	937 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,625	802 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,982	1,110 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,580	1,397 sq. ft.

Oakdale, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Oakdale, MN have increased by 3.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,739 to $1,795.

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

The largest share of rentals in Oakdale, MN (41%) 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?

2,602 or 22% of the households in Oakdale, MN are renter-occupied while 8,964 or 78% are owner-occupied.

How Oakdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oakdale	$1,795
Minneapolis	$1,720
Rochester	$1,724
St. Paul	$1,545
Moorhead	$1,156
Mankato	$1,400
St. Cloud	$1,218
St. Louis Park	$1,816
Maplewood	$1,474
Bloomington	$1,691
Duluth	$1,691
Woodbury	$2,168
Eagan	$1,686
Forest Lake, MN	$1,541
Richfield, MN	$1,449
Blaine	$1,770
Fridley, MN	$1,493
North St. Paul, MN	$1,420
Roseville, MN	$1,478
West St. Paul, MN	$1,405
White Bear Lake, MN	$1,616

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.