Red Wing

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Red Wing, MN Area Guide

Unparalleled scenery on the shores of the Mississippi River

Economy Businesses River Community Scenic

Red Wing encompasses a vast swatch of land made up of breathtaking bluffs, riverfront views, vibrant cityscapes, and endless outdoor activities. It’s a relatively small city, with population estimates of around 16,000, it’s an intimate town that has plenty to do.

Famous for the brand of boots with the same name, Red Wing provides amazing vantage points to some of the most varied scenery in the area. Mountainous bluffs overlook the winding river, and charming, colorful homes inhabit the downtown area and waterfront residential spaces.

Grab a bite to eat at Randy’s or Staghead, then catch a show at Cinema 8. Take a stroll through Downtown Red Wing and appreciate some of the Victorian architecture and locally-owned boutiques. It’s clear that outdoorsy types will love Red Wing, but it also caters to families with a network of highly-rated schools. Minneapolis is just over an hour away via U.S. 61, but Red Wing’s unbeatable views might make leaving tough.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Red Wing, MN is $1,319 for a studio, $1,208 for one bedroom, $1,265 for two bedrooms, and $1,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Wing has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,208/month
729 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 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

Twin Bluff Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Burnside Elementary.

Public

Grades K-5

Reach Programs

Public

Grades PK-12

Sunnyside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Red Wing Senior High

Public

Grades 6-12

Twin Bluff Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Reach Programs

Public

Grades PK-12

Red Wing Senior High

Public

Grades 6-12

Reach Programs

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

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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.