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Staples, MN

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A peaceful small town between Little Falls and Wadena

Peaceful Affordable Scenic Historic Charming

Situated in Central Minnesota, Staples is a scenic community with a small-town atmosphere. Staples residents enjoy being part of a welcoming, close-knit community, in addition to an array of great recreational opportunities at local parks, country clubs, and the Crow Wing River.

Being a largely residential community, Staples offers a broad range of apartments available for rent in a peaceful locale. Many of the commercial amenities in Staples are clustered near Highway 10 on 2nd Avenue, where a slew of old-fashioned buildings contain restaurants, bars, coffee shops, salons, offices, and more. Access to major roadways and the local Amtrak station affords many residents quick commutes and travels from Staples.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Staples, MN is $775 for one bedroom, $962 for two bedrooms, and $1,148 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Staples has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$775/month
706 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

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

Staples Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

301 Students

5
out of 10

Motley-Staples Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

295 Students

4
out of 10

Motley-Staples Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

295 Students

4
out of 10

Staples-Motley Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

335 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Commuter Rail

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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.