Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,481
Population
56,759
Renter Mix
26% Rent
If you want to plant some roots, Apple Valley is the ideal place
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Sitting just south of the Twin Cities, Apple Valley is the kind of suburb where you can spend a Saturday morning hiking wooded trails and an afternoon exploring a world-class zoo without ever getting on a highway. The Minnesota Zoo calls this city home, drawing visitors year-round with everything from grizzly bears to live concerts on its outdoor stage. Lebanon Hills Regional Park — the largest in all of Dakota County — offers nearly 2,000 acres of trails, campgrounds, fishing, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing depending on the season.
Daily life here revolves around easy access to the outdoors, a well-established shopping corridor along Cedar Avenue, and a quick commute into Minneapolis or St. Paul via I-35E. Renters will find a solid mix of options, from spacious townhomes and garden-style apartment communities to newer developments with updated finishes and community amenities. Whether you're looking for a cozy studio or a larger multi-bedroom layout, the rental market offers enough variety to suit different needs and lifestyles. Named after Apple Valley, California, this Minnesota city has built an identity all its own — one rooted in green space, accessibility, and a genuine sense of community.
Explore the City
Cedar Knolls Park is a small neighborhood park with a playground and tennis courts.
Hagemeister Park is a small city park with a playground, ice rink, and baseball field.
The walking path at Regatta Park extends into the surrounding neighborhood.
Apple Valley's water tower overlooks Quarry Park's baseball and soccer fields.
Apple Valley is home to the Minnesota Zoo, featuring thousands of species of animals.
The Mall of America is a giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,441
Average: $118,353
Education
20,269
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,354
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Apple Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Apple Valley, MN is $1,191 for a studio, $1,477 for one bedroom, $1,802 for two bedrooms, and $2,071 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Apple Valley has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,477/month
792 Sq Ft
House
$2,132/month
1,433 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,146/month
1,397 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Apple Valley, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
785 Students
Public
Grades K-5
717 Students
Diamond Path Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
677 Students
Public
Grades K-5
625 Students
Public
Grades K-5
729 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,184 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
970 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,076 Students
Public
Grades K-12
109 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,308 Students
School Of Environmental Studies
Public
Grades 9-12
367 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,893 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
60 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Minnesota Zoo
- Buck Hill
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Sea Life Minnesota
- Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.