Travel nurse housing in Minneapolis, MN
15 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,800 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,350, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $450 more; 4 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 15
- Median asking rent
- $1,800 a month
- Price range
- $850 to $4,200
- Pet friendly
- 40%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,350
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 15 listings is $1,800 a month, from $850 to $4,200. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,350 (2025); 4 of the 15 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 1 |
| $1–1.5k | 3 |
| $1.5–2k | 4 |
| $2–2.5k | 2 |
| $2.5–3k | 2 |
| Over $3k | 3 |
Available now
- 1-bedroom apartment in Southwest Minneapolis — $2,295 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.2 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 3-bedroom house in Windom Park — $2,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 3.1 mi to M Health Fairview University of Mn
- 1-bedroom townhouse in Standish — $1,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2.2 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room in Central Minneapolis — $1,100 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 1.2 mi to M Health Fairview University of Mn
- 4-bedroom house in Howe — $2,900 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2 mi to M Health Fairview University of Mn
- 3-bedroom house in Como — $4,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 1.9 mi to M Health Fairview University of Mn
- 2-bedroom apartment — $1,800 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4.3 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 2-bedroom house in Diamond Lake — $2,200 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, furnished · 3.6 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 3-bedroom townhouse in Nokomis — $3,600 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.3 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,200 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 2 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 1-bedroom private room — $1,200 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 4 mi to M Health Fairview University of Mn
- 1-bedroom private room in Camden — $850 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 6 mi to M Health Fairview University of Mn
- 3-bedroom house in Powderhorn — $3,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 1.4 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 1-bedroom house in Diamond Lake — $1,750 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking · 4.3 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- 1-bedroom apartment in Calhoun Isles — $1,795 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, pets ok, furnished · 1.6 mi to Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Miles to M Health Fairview University of Mn | Parking included |
|---|
| Diamond Lake | 2 | $1,975 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1 of 2 |
| Camden | 1 | $850 | 6.1 | 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Central Minneapolis | 1 | $1,100 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 of 1 |
| Standish | 1 | $1,600 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1 of 1 |
| Calhoun Isles | 1 | $1,795 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0 of 1 |
| Southwest Minneapolis | 1 | $2,295 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 1 of 1 |
| Howe | 1 | $2,900 | 2.2 | 2 | 1 of 1 |
| Windom Park | 1 | $2,950 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 1 of 1 |
| Powderhorn | 1 | $3,400 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 1 of 1 |
| Nokomis | 1 | $3,600 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1 of 1 |
| Como | 1 | $4,200 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room (Camden)
- $850
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,350
- Median listing here
- $1,800
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $1,645
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $1,672
The GSA lodging rate for Minneapolis / St. Paul is $148 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,440 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI runs housing 12% above and utilities 7% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 5% above |
| Housing | 12% above |
| Utilities | 7% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% above |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Minneapolis is $1,645 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,350.
Minnesota taxes wage income.
Renting here as a traveler
- 4 of 15 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Minneapolis is $1,350 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 4 under it are all private rooms.
- 4 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $1,150 a month, against $2,295 for an entire place here.
- 15 of 15 include utilities
- Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
- Parking on 13 of 15
- 2 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
- 6 listings take pets
- 40% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 1 month median
- Across the 12 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| PACU | 5 | $2,574 | — |
| L&D | 3 | $2,439 | Abbott Northwestern Hospital |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $3,290 | Abbott Northwestern Hospital |
| ER | 1 | $2,455 | M Health Fairview University of Mn |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Minneapolis, MN?
- 15 listings on CircleRN ask from $850 to $4,200 a month, median $1,800. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,350, so the median sits $450 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Minneapolis?
- Yes. 4 of the 15 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $850 a month.
- Which Minneapolis hospitals are these listings near?
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital (5 open), M Health Fairview University of Mn (5 open) are hiring in Minneapolis. 14 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Minneapolis?
- $148 a night for Minneapolis / St. Paul (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,440 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Minneapolis?
- Minnesota is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Minnesota license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- Where do travelers stay in Minneapolis?
- Listings here are in Diamond Lake, Camden, Central Minneapolis, Standish, Calhoun Isles, Southwest Minneapolis, Howe, Windom Park, Powderhorn, Nokomis and Como. Camden and Central Minneapolis sit under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
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