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Northfield, MN

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Bask in this river town’s old-world charm with modern flair

Suburban Scenic Riverside Historic Artistic Active Charming College Town Welcoming Peaceful

Strewn along the banks of the Cannon River, Northfield offers plenty of things to do in a scenic, welcoming environment. Northfield celebrates history, art, culture, and education. Home to Carleton College and Saint Olaf College, Northfield is a vibrant college town. Northfield’s historic downtown area is teeming with charming boutiques, restaurants, specialty shops, and small businesses on tree-lined streets.

Outdoor recreation abounds in Northfield, from hiking the trails at Cowling Arboretum to biking the varied terrain and everything in between. A bevy of exciting events brings the community together in Northfield, including Defeat of Jesse James Days, Riverfront Fine Arts Festival, Crazy Daze, Bridge Chamber Music Fest, and the Winter Walk. Minneapolis and its many metropolitan amenities are just 40 miles north of Northfield. Commuting and traveling from Northfield is easy with access to I-35 and U.S. 52.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northfield, MN is $1,025 for a studio, $1,110 for one bedroom, $1,145 for two bedrooms, and $1,580 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northfield has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,110/month
652 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

62

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

Greenvale Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

496 Students

7
out of 10

Spring Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

462 Students

7
out of 10

Bridgewater Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

6
out of 10

Northfield Extended School Year

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Northfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

846 Students

7
out of 10

Northfield Extended School Year

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Northfield Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,246 Students

7
out of 10

Northfield Extended School Year

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

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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.