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Carver, MN

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Small-town tranquility on the cusp of the Twin Cities

Quaint Historic Peaceful Riverside Family-Friendly Upscale

Nestled alongside the western banks of the Minnesota River, Carver offers a true small-town atmosphere in a scenic locale. Carver’s quaint downtown area is stretched along Broadway Street, where historic buildings contain an array of local businesses in a walkable environment.

Carver provides a strong sense of community fostered by a collective family-oriented attitude, regular events, and a shared love of the outdoors. Residents enjoy a slew of recreational activities at numerous local parks and trails as well as on the Minnesota River. Carver rentals sit within 30 minutes’ driving distance of the Twin Cities, making them a popular choice for any commuters seeking a small-town vibe within close reach of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carver, MN is $812 for one bedroom, and $894 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carver has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$812/month
875 Sq Ft
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Transportation

15

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

35

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

Carver Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

748 Students

6
out of 10

East Union Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

108 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
  • Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
  • Riley Lake Park
  • The Landing
  • Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

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 February 2025.