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Ham Lake, MN

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Convenient Country Living on the cusp of the Twin Cities

Scenic Convenient Peaceful Upscale Family-Friendly Active

Located in the heart of Anoka County, Ham Lake is a scenic community home to the renowned Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Ham Lake is revered for its exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation at Ham Lake Park, Bunker Hills Regional Park, and Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area, in addition to its pervasive natural beauty.

Ham Lake offers a wide variety of houses and apartments available for rent in a lush, park-like locale. Although Ham Lake may feel secluded, the community sits within an easy 30-minute drive of the Twin Cities, making the town motto of “Convenient Country Living” completely understandable.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ham Lake, MN is $573 for a studio, $714 for one bedroom, $868 for two bedrooms, and $1,811 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ham Lake has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$714/month
750 Sq Ft
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Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

33

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

McKinley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

584 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wildlife Science Center
  • Bunker Hills Regional Park
  • B. F. Nelson Park
  • Wargo Nature Center
  • Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve

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.