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Minnetonka, MN

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Direct access to the Twin Cities and a quiet, relaxing lifestyle at home.

Schools Safe Affordable Inexpensive Commuter

Positioned on the west end of Minneapolis, Minnetonka is a great place for Twin Cities commuters to call home—downtown Minneapolis is less than thirty minutes away via I-394 and even Saint Paul can be reached in under forty-five minutes. Families choosing Minnetonka rentals will appreciate the excellent public schools and low crime rate. The city’s convenient spot near several major roadways makes it easy to reach local attractions to suit every taste, from the numerous nearby golf courses to the Mall of America. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound, including the city’s namesake, Lake Minnetonka, and the dozens of nature preserves surrounding the community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Minnetonka, MN is $1,301 for a studio, $1,622 for one bedroom, $1,983 for two bedrooms, and $2,329 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Minnetonka has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,622/month
786 Sq Ft
House
$3,838/month
1,754 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,190/month
711 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

16

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

47

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

Groveland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

879 Students

10
out of 10

Scenic Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

906 Students

9
out of 10

Clear Springs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

857 Students

8
out of 10

Glen Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

455 Students

6
out of 10

L.H. Tanglen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

559 Students

3
out of 10

Minnetonka East Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,279 Students

8
out of 10

Hopkins North Junior High

Public

Grades 7-9

888 Students

4
out of 10

Hopkins West Junior High

Public

Grades 6-9

592 Students

4
out of 10

Options

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Minnetonka Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,508 Students

10
out of 10

Hopkins Senior High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,491 Students

6
out of 10

Options

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bryant Lake Regional Park
  • Parkers Lake Park
  • Westwood Hills Nature Center
  • East Medicine Lake Park
  • West Medicine Lake Park

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.