salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $139,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 148 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Arden Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arden Hills
| Size | Arden Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,920 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,605 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,129 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arden Hills overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Arden Hills, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Arden Hills
Life in Arden Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arden Hills?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $410 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $441,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arden Hills, MN?
Renting in Arden Hills costs a median of about $3,476 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Arden Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $139,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arden Hills cheap or expensive?
Arden Hills is rated OK: rent takes 28.8% of the typical household income of $144,646. It ranks 148th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arden Hills?
The median homeowner in Arden Hills pays $5,072 a year in property taxes, about 1.15% of the median home value.
Is Arden Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Arden Hills?
The median home value in Arden Hills is $441,900, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,658 people live in Arden Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.