Woodbury

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Woodbury, MN

Area Guide

Fast-growing city near St. Paul.

Green Space Lakes Family-Friendly Great Shopping

Located eight miles east of Saint Paul, Woodbury is home to over 75,000 residents. The city features 45 parks across 3,000 acres, connected by 100 miles of paved trails for walking and biking. Notable outdoor spaces include the parks surrounding Colby, Wilmes, and Powers lakes, while Central Park offers indoor recreation facilities next to the public library. Current rental rates in Woodbury average $1,626 for one-bedroom units and $1,956 for two-bedroom homes, reflecting a 1.7% year-over-year increase.

The city's employment opportunities include major employers such as M Health Fairview and Target Corporation. Sports enthusiasts appreciate the HealthEast Sports Center, which features multiple athletic facilities and two indoor ice arenas. Shopping destinations include Tamarack Village, Woodbury Village, and Woodbury Lakes open-air mall. Community events center around the annual Woodbury Days festival in Ojibway Park, complete with a parade, carnival, live music, and food vendors representing local eateries.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Woodbury, MN is $1,397 for a studio, $1,664 for one bedroom, $1,952 for two bedrooms, and $2,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodbury has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,664/month
818 Sq Ft
House
$3,032/month
2,149 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,531/month
1,533 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Liberty Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

788 Students

Valley Crossing Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

712 Students

Royal Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

491 Students

Middleton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

Valley Crossing Community School

Public

Grades K-6

691 Students

Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,145 Students

Woodbury Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,108 Students

East Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,021 Students

Woodbury Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,979 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maplewood Nature Center
  • Indian Mounds Park
  • Afton State Park
  • Afton Alps
  • Dodge Nature Center

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 November 2025.