Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
East Bethel
East Bethel, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,360
Population
12,512
Renter Mix
6% Rent
A farming town outside of Minneapolis
Rural
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Lakes
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Outdoors
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Nature
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Pastoral
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Quiet
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A rural community 30 miles north of Minneapolis, East Bethel is the perfect small town for renters interested in peace and quiet. East Bethel is adjacent to the Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area, a sanctuary of wetlands, forests, and prairies that’s great for wildlife watching. The majority of East Bethel is farmland and spacious residential neighborhoods filled with large lots and homes that vary from affordable to upscale. Lakefront recreation is a popular pastime for East Bethel residents. After you find your rental in the city, you can enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming in one of the many lakes in town. Residents can easily commute into Minneapolis for work or play. Although there aren’t many retailers, restaurants, or conveniences in East Bethel, residents adore this small town for its close-knit community, wide open spaces, and laid-back lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,713
Average: $122,827
Education
2,470
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,317
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Bethel has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Bethel, MN is $1,360 for one bedroom, $2,169 for two bedrooms, and $2,782 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Bethel has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,360/month
843 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildlife Science Center
- Lake George Regional Park
- Rum River North County Park
- Rum River Central Regional Park
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.