Prior Lake

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Prior Lake, MN Area Guide

Bask in small-town charm and lakeside recreation near the Twin Cities

Suburban Lakeside Family-Friendly Active Scenic Peaceful Welcoming Convenient Commuter

Located about 20 miles southwest of Downtown Minneapolis, Prior Lake is a scenic suburb offering residents a small-town atmosphere on the cusp of the Twin Cities. Recreational opportunities abound near Prior Lake, with more than 55 parks, over 100 miles of trails and sidewalks, and 14 lakes in the area. Golfers have their pick of numerous courses as well, including the Wild’s Golf Club, the Meadows at Mystic Lake Golf Course, and Stonebrooke Golf Club.

Widespread support for locally owned businesses, the farmers market, and community events contributes to Prior Lake’s small-town charm. Convenience to Highway 13 puts Prior Lake within close proximity to a host of shopping and dining options as well as the many amenities of the Twin Cities. Prior Lake residents also enjoy access to a top-rated school system and MVTA buses.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Prior Lake, MN is $1,287 for a studio, $1,481 for one bedroom, $1,699 for two bedrooms, and $2,099 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prior Lake has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,481/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,953/month
2,167 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

27 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 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

Westwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Jeffers Pond Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Five Hawks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Grainwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cleary Lake Regional Park
  • Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
  • The Landing
  • Buck Hill
  • Eden Prairie Outdoor Center and Staring Lake Observatory

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.