Mill on Main
704 1st Dr NW,
Austin, MN 55912
$1,191 - $2,016 | Studio - 2 Beds
Austin
Austin, MN
Area Guide
A picturesque community alive with Midwestern charm
Historic
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Rural
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Affordable
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Sports
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Stadium
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Parks
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Austin is a rural city in southeastern Minnesota, about 100 miles due south of Minneapolis. This fairly secluded community is home to the headquarters of Hormel Foods Corporation, and frequently bills itself as “SPAM Town USA” (there’s even a Spam museum downtown). In the winter, locals love going to Austin Bruins hockey games at Riverside Arena, and Bandshell Community Park regularly hosts unique community events in the warmer months. The historic charm, cozy atmosphere, and affordable cost of living have landed Austin on countless lists of best small towns in the United States. The affordable rental market features a diverse selection of options for any budget or lifestyle.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Austin, MN is $1,094 for a studio, $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,217 for two bedrooms, and $1,075 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Austin has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$1,081/month
941 Sq Ft
Transportation
43
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
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.
Schools
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Public
Grades 5-6
741 Students
3
Public
Grades 1-4
496 Students
3
Public
Grades PK & 1-4
461 Students
2
Public
Grades PK & 1-4
339 Students
2
Public
Grades PK & 1-4
325 Students
2
Public
Grades 7-8
720 Students
3
Austin Community Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
37 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-12
34 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-12
30 Students
Rating Unavailable
Austin Albert Lea Area Sp Ed Coop
Public
Grades K-12
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,345 Students
3
Austin Community Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
37 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-12
34 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-12
30 Students
Rating Unavailable
Austin Albert Lea Area Sp Ed Coop
Public
Grades K-12
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sola Fide Observatory
- Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Airports
- Rochester International
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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 2025.