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Faribault, MN Area Guide

Delight in small-town pride and big-city opportunities in southern Minnesota

Suburban Historic Riverside Scenic Welcoming Relaxed Affordable Convenient Diverse

Located about 50 miles south of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Faribault sits at the confluence of the Straight and Cannon Rivers surrounded in lush lake country. Faribault is proud of its historical roots, containing the second largest number of buildings on the National Historic Register in Minnesota, right after Saint Paul. Classic brick buildings contribute an old-world charm to Faribault while housing a wide variety of restaurants, breweries, shops, and entertainment venues.

Recreation is available year round in Faribault, with 39 parks, an outdoor aquatic center, and miles of bike trails in town. Ten lakes sit within ten miles of Faribault as well. Popular activities in and around Faribault include hiking, biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and much more. Situated within an hour’s drive to the Twin Cities, Faribault enjoys the comforts of small town Minnesota with access to the many luxuries of a major metropolitan area. Access to I-35 makes getting around from Faribault simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Faribault, MN is $1,050 for a studio, $1,102 for one bedroom, $1,297 for two bedrooms, and $1,435 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Faribault has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,102/month
678 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

47 / 100

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

Bikeable

53 / 100

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

Schools

Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Focus

Public

Grades 4-12

13 Students

Laura Baker Sun Program

Public

Grades PK-12

Faribault Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Focus

Public

Grades 4-12

13 Students

Laura Baker Sun Program

Public

Grades PK-12

Mn Academy For The Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

Faribault Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Focus

Public

Grades 4-12

13 Students

Laura Baker Sun Program

Public

Grades PK-12

Mn Academy For The Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • River Bend Nature Center
  • Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park

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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.