Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Staples
Staples, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$835
Population
3,721
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A peaceful small town between Little Falls and Wadena
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Situated in Central Minnesota, Staples is a scenic community with a small-town atmosphere. Staples residents enjoy being part of a welcoming, close-knit community, in addition to an array of great recreational opportunities at local parks, country clubs, and the Crow Wing River.
Being a largely residential community, Staples offers a broad range of apartments available for rent in a peaceful locale. Many of the commercial amenities in Staples are clustered near Highway 10 on 2nd Avenue, where a slew of old-fashioned buildings contain restaurants, bars, coffee shops, salons, offices, and more. Access to major roadways and the local Amtrak station affords many residents quick commutes and travels from Staples.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,893
Average: $57,593
Education
602
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,616
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Staples has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Staples, MN is $835 for one bedroom, $986 for two bedrooms, and $1,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Staples has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$835/month
723 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Staples, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
301 Students
Public
Grades K-8
295 Students
Public
Grades K-8
295 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
335 Students
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.