salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (84%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,360 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 71 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Belle Plaine?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Belle Plaine
| Size | Belle Plaine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $908 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,489 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Belle Plaine
Life in Belle Plaine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Belle Plaine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $724 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $318,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Belle Plaine, MN?
Renting in Belle Plaine costs a median of about $1,484 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Belle Plaine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,360 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Belle Plaine cheap or expensive?
Belle Plaine is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $107,111. It ranks 71st cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Belle Plaine?
The median homeowner in Belle Plaine pays $4,410 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.
Is Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine?
The median home value in Belle Plaine is $318,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,423 people live in Belle Plaine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.