Rent increase rules in Minnesota
Verified against Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Minnesota has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: Tenancy-at-will term changes require notice equal to one rental interval (max 3 months) - one month for month-to-month (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135); 60 days for manufactured-home parks
- Local rent control: St. Paul
- Statute: Minn. Stat. § 504B.135 · source
St. Paul caps annual increases at 3% (2021 voter ordinance, with exemptions including new construction); Minneapolis voters authorized rent control but no ordinance has been enacted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Minnesota?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. But local rent control applies in St. Paul, which can cap increases much lower. St. Paul caps annual increases at 3% (2021 voter ordinance, with exemptions including new construction); Minneapolis voters authorized rent control but no ordinance has been enacted.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Minnesota?
Tenancy-at-will term changes require notice equal to one rental interval (max 3 months) - one month for month-to-month (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135); 60 days for manufactured-home parks. (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Minnesota?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Minnesota?
St. Paul caps annual increases at 3% (2021 voter ordinance, with exemptions including new construction); Minneapolis voters authorized rent control but no ordinance has been enacted.
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