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Richfield, MN Area Guide

A convenient Twin Cities commuter town with surprising access to nature.

Airport Nature Commuter Parks Outdoors

Folks choosing Richfield apartments enjoy direct access to everything the Twin Cities have to offer. Due south of downtown Minneapolis and right next door to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Richfield’s central location makes it a highly convenient place for commuters to call home. The popular Richfield Farmers Market serves the city from May to October, offering fresh produce from local-area farms. There are dozens of public works of art on display around the city, particularly in Kirchbak Gardens. Nature lovers will appreciate the close proximity to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and the adjacent Minnesota Aquarium. The city itself includes over 450 acres of parkland, providing residents with ample space for ice skating, hiking, biking, and just enjoying the great outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Richfield, MN is $1,237 for a studio, $1,197 for one bedroom, $1,611 for two bedrooms, and $2,242 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richfield has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,197/month
655 Sq Ft
House
$2,873/month
1,918 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

71 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

45 / 100

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

Bikeable

68 / 100

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

Schools

Sheridan Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Richfield Stem School

Public

Grades PK-5

Centennial Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Partnership Academy Inc.

Public

Grades PK-8

Richfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Partnership Academy Inc.

Public

Grades PK-8

Richfield Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Watershed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.