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Stillwater, MN

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There's much more to Stillwater than its pretty face.

Historic Twin Cities Riverfront Family-Friendly Beautiful

With accolades that include America's Prettiest Painted Places, America's Most Picturesque Small Town, and one of the Best American Towns for Fall Colors, Stillwater is a stunning location -- so much so, that it is often the destination for romantic getaways and wedding photos. But there's more to Stillwater than it's charming, historic downtown with striped awnings and wide sidewalks, fantastic views of the St. Croix River, and hilly vistas that are so picture-worthy you may run out of wall space in your apartment.

Stillwater is part of the Twin Cities area, sitting on the northeast side of St. Paul across the river from Wisconsin. Commuters can reach St. Paul via Highway 36 in less than 20 minutes, and public transit is also available. Minneapolis is just 24 miles southwest of Stillwater. Once mainly a resort area, more and more new residents are discovering that Stillwater is simply too pretty to only visit on weekends. If you're ready to make the move to Stillwater, you'll find a variety of rentals, especially on the north side of the city.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Stillwater, MN is $1,804 for a studio, $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,535 for two bedrooms, and $1,774 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stillwater has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,380/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$3,500/month
2,909 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.

44

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

Lily Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

414 Students

8
out of 10

Stonebridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

421 Students

7
out of 10

Rutherford Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

6
out of 10

Oak Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

487 Students

6
out of 10

Wildwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-2

573 Students

Rating Unavailable

Stillwater Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

906 Students

7
out of 10

Stillwater Dist. Special Services

Public

Grades K-12

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Stillwater Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Stillwater Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,647 Students

8
out of 10

Stillwater Dist. Special Services

Public

Grades K-12

4 Students

Rating Unavailable

Stillwater Extended School Year

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center
  • Willow River State Park
  • Saint Croix National Scenic River

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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