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Baxter, MN

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A central Minnesota suburb with unparalleled aquatic surroundings

Suburban Rural Lake Swimming Outdoors

Baxter is located just north of Minnesota’s geographic center, with the Mississippi River acting as its southern border. The area’s tranquil suburban atmosphere is accented by the seemingly endless selection of lakes and other bodies of water that punctuate the landscape. There are four lakes within Baxter’s boundaries, and plenty more that make up the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Enjoy a plethora of rental options in Baxter, all set amongst a vibrant natural landscape. There’s an even mix of national chains and local spots at the intersection of MN-371 and MN-210, and Three Bear Waterpark has become a popular place to beat the heat for kids and adults. With the great schools that serve the area and all the outdoor destinations that surround it, Baxter remains a fantastic setting for all renters.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Baxter, MN is $1,017 for a studio, $1,175 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,497 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baxter has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,175/month
709 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

50

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

Baxter Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

501 Students

7
out of 10

Forestview Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,790 Students

6
out of 10

Forestview Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,790 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crow Wing State Park

Commuter Rail

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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.