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Is Isanti, MN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,38921% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,369about $7,864/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$290,60013% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,560 a year. That is $27 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 55 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Isanti
$1,389
Crookston
$938
Kasson
$1,231
Spring Lake Park
$1,780
St. Joseph
$1,357
Belle Plaine
$1,484
Medina
$1,580

How much do households earn in Isanti?

Under $25k
8.4%
$25k–50k
19.9%
$50k–100k
39.1%
$100k–150k
25.0%
$150k+
6.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Isanti

SizeIsantiU.S. average
1 bedroom$698$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,428$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Isanti overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Isanti, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Isanti

🏛️ Property tax$3,027a year · 1.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Isanti

Commute to work28.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Isanti?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $627 a month less.

Renting
$1,389
Owning
$2,016

Owning assumes a typical $290,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,060 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Isanti, MN?

Renting in Isanti costs a median of about $1,389 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Isanti?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,560 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Isanti cheap or expensive?

Isanti is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.7% of the typical household income of $94,369. It ranks 55th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Isanti?

The median homeowner in Isanti pays $3,027 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.

Is Isanti 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 Isanti?

The median home value in Isanti is $290,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

7,210 people live in Isanti. Numbers are typical (middle) values.