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Elk River, MN Area Guide

The great outdoors spread far and wide in Elk River

Rivers Golf Parks Winter Sports Trails Great Schools

On the shores of the Mississippi River with Orono Lake and Elk River flowing through town, the city of Elk River is a community with an abundance of water views. The Elk River Golf Club is a great community spot for outdoor recreation by the largest public park in the area, Woodland Trails Park. This 427-acre park is a blend of dense woods, prairies, and wetlands, offering dog-friendly trails, scenic views, cross country skiing, and so much more. Another great park is Orono Park, complete with a fishing pier, dog park, and swimming beach. This is the perfect spot for outdoor recreation for the whole family.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Elk River, MN is $1,054 for a studio, $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,468 for two bedrooms, and $1,560 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elk River has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,230/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$3,180/month
2,423 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Meadowvale Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Parker Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Twin Lakes Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Isd 728 Focus/Journey

Public

Grades K-12

Salk Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Vandenberge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

ISD 728 Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Isd 728 Focus/Journey

Public

Grades K-12

Spectrum High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Elk River Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

ISD 728 Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Isd 728 Focus/Journey

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oliver Kelley Farm
  • Mississippi West Regional Park
  • Rum River Central Regional Park
  • Crow-Hassan Park Reserve

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.