River Hills

Burnsville, MN

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River Hills - Burnsville, MN

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Burnsville’s quiet suburb beside an awe-inspiring wildlife refuge

Outdoors • Shopping • Nature • Suburban • Convenient •

River Hills is a calm suburb in northeast Burnsville. River Hills is great for any type of renter, but the neighborhood is very family-friendly with several schools and daycares in the area. This small area is best known for its quick access to gorgeous natural areas. The community is nestled beside the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This park encompasses three different habitats, making it excellent for birdwatching, hiking, and wildlife photography. The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a local favorite, of course, but there a lot of parks in this small community as well. If you’re looking to be in a more secluded area but still close to entertainment, dining, and shopping, River Mills is a great option. River Mills provides convenience at every turn when it comes to shopping and dining. There is a commercial center in town, but there great options nearby as well. Twin Cities Premium Outlets offers major brands and high-end designer apparel, while there is a plethora of delectable restaurants featuring cuisines across the world along Cliff Road. For fun, you can watch a film at Emagine Eagan, sunbathe at Crystal Beach, or go tubing at Buck Hill. There is truly something for everyone in River Hills and it’s not hard to see why renters are looking for apartments here.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in River Hills is $760 for a studio, $1,100 for one bedroom, and $1,410 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Hills has increased by 6.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $760/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 742 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,100/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,013 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,410/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sea Life Minnesota
  • Minnesota Zoo
  • Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District
  • Normandale Community College Japanese Garden

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

Colleges

Top Apartments in River Hills

Cinnamon Ridge Apartments

Cinnamon Ridge Apartments

4598 Slater Rd,
Eagan, MN 55122

$1,399 - $1,699 | 1-2 Beds

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† 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 June 2025.