cost-guide · 9 min read

Basement Finishing Cost in the Twin Cities

Finishing a basement in MN runs $35–$75 per square foot.

Published May 30, 2026

Basement Finishing Cost in MN

$35–$75/sq ft, or $30,000–$75,000 for a typical 1,000 sq ft basement.

What's included

  • Framing & insulation
  • Drywall, taping, texture, paint
  • Flooring (LVP, carpet, or tile)
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing rough-in (if bath/wet bar)
  • Egress (if adding bedroom)
  • Trim, doors, baseboards

Add-ons

  • Egress window cut-in: $3,500–$6,000
  • Full bathroom: $12,000–$25,000
  • Wet bar: $4,000–$10,000
  • Built-in shelving: $2,000–$8,000

ROI

~70% recoup at resale, plus daily livable square footage.

Free in-home design quote.

Need a quote today?

CallFree Quote