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Austin, MN Area Guide

A picturesque community alive with Midwestern charm

Historic Rural Affordable Sports Stadium Parks

Austin is a rural city in southeastern Minnesota, about 100 miles due south of Minneapolis. This fairly secluded community is home to the headquarters of Hormel Foods Corporation, and frequently bills itself as “SPAM Town USA” (there’s even a Spam museum downtown). In the winter, locals love going to Austin Bruins hockey games at Riverside Arena, and Bandshell Community Park regularly hosts unique community events in the warmer months. The historic charm, cozy atmosphere, and affordable cost of living have landed Austin on countless lists of best small towns in the United States. The affordable rental market features a diverse selection of options for any budget or lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Austin, MN is $1,220 for a studio, $1,252 for one bedroom, $1,217 for two bedrooms, and $1,167 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Austin has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,252/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$1,483/month
922 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Austin, MN is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

59 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sumner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Southgate Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Neveln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Banfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ellis Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Bank School

Public

Grades K-12

30 Students

Esy (Extended School Year)

Public

Grades K-12

Austin Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Bank School

Public

Grades K-12

30 Students

Oakland Education Center

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sola Fide Observatory
  • Jay C. Hormel Nature Center

Airports

  • Rochester International

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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.