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Saint Peter, MN

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Past meets present in the picturesque Minnesota River Valley

Suburban Scenic Riverside Active Affordable Peaceful Welcoming Historic Charming Close-Knit

Located just ten miles north of Mankato, Saint Peter exudes a welcoming small-town atmosphere in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. A close-knit community calls Saint Peter home, coming together for annual events like the Nicollet County Fair, Rock Bend Folk Festival, Oktoberfest, Winterfest, and the Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration.

Incorporated in 1873, Saint Peter contains 40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Peter’s vibrant downtown area combines modern delights and historic charm, brimming with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife options in rows of well-preserved brick buildings.

Outdoor fun abounds in Saint Peter’s many lush parks, scenic trails, and on the Minnesota River. Gustavus Adolphus College affords plenty of cultural, educational, and athletic opportunities to the Saint Peter community. The many metropolitan amenities of Minneapolis are about an hour’s drive away as well. Quick access to U.S. 169 and Mankato Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Saint Peter simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Peter, MN is $961 for a studio, $1,117 for one bedroom, $1,201 for two bedrooms, and $1,296 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Peter has increased by 8.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,117/month
690 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

45

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

North Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

383 Students

6
out of 10

St. Peter Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

621 Students

5
out of 10

South Elementary School

Public

Grades K-1

275 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mn Valley Education District

Public

Grades K-12

32 Students

Rating Unavailable

Minnesota River School

Public

Grades K-12

11 Students

Rating Unavailable

St. Peter Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

621 Students

5
out of 10

Mn Valley Education District

Public

Grades K-12

32 Students

Rating Unavailable

Minnesota River School

Public

Grades K-12

11 Students

Rating Unavailable

St. Peter Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

718 Students

7
out of 10

Mn Valley Education District

Public

Grades K-12

32 Students

Rating Unavailable

Minnesota River School

Public

Grades K-12

11 Students

Rating Unavailable

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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.