What is the average apartment size in Big Lake?

The average size for a Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN apartment is 918 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 Big Lake?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Big Lake is $1,428 per month, a N/A from last year’s average of .

What is the average apartment size in Big Lake?

The typical apartment in Big Lake offers about 918 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Big Lake?

The typical rent budget in Big Lake ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Big Lake?

In Big Lake, 13% of households rent while 87% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Big Lake is $1,428, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 734 square feet for $1,254, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,473 offer 956 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,428	918 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,254	734 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,473	956 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN (60%) 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 Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN?

544 or 13% of the households in Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN are renter-occupied while 3,545 or 87% are owner-occupied.

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How Big Lake Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Big Lake	$1,428
Minneapolis	$1,681
St. Paul	$1,524
St. Louis Park	$1,796
Moorhead	$1,088
Bloomington	$1,661
Edina	$1,862
Rochester	$1,663
Mankato	$1,387
St. Cloud	$1,157
Brooklyn Park, MN	$1,337
Plymouth, MN	$1,706
Maple Grove, MN	$2,158
Coon Rapids, MN	$1,435
New Hope, MN	$1,407
Anoka, MN	$1,373
Elk River, MN	$1,579
Buffalo, MN	$1,315
Monticello, MN	$1,753

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 Big Lake 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.