Coon Rapids Apartments and Rentals

Coon Rapids is the gateway to the northern part of Minnesota. Local and commercial businesses are plentiful and the residential areas are upgraded with a new park system, decorative lighting, architectural landscaping and abundant flower beds.

Coon Rapids apartments for rent offer plenty of options and activities around the city. The thriving urban center is also filled with natural resources, golf courses, hiking and biking trails and fishing opportunities. Coon Rapids has more than 40 neighborhood parks, over 20 miles of trails, ice rinks, sledding hills and plenty of natural, open spaces for public use. It’s no wonder close to 62,000 people call Coon Rapids home.

Living in Coon Rapids comes along with a lot of snow and cold, and residents are acclimated to the frigid weather. But because of the large amounts of snow, outdoor winter recreation is easily accessible. Activities range from cross-country skiing, sledding or ice skating in Coon Rapids.

Created by the construction of a dam, Coon Rapids was once a city of dirt roads, no electricity, and a separate government entity. In 1847, the federal government surveyed the land and found a well traveled road running through Anoka County, which is believed to be one of the oldest roads in this area of the country.

The first industry in the area was agriculture, with local farms ranging from 90 acres to 600 acres. In 1881, the first non-agriculture industry, a brick yard, was opened near the old City Hall location. The area is a testament to what the brick industry did for Coon Rapids and is now known as the Clay Hole.

In 1912, construction began on a dam below the Coon Creek Rapids, and within a year a small city popped up along the Mississippi River. The city name was later shortened to Coon Rapids and it became its own city in 1959. The now quiet suburb is just 25 minutes north of Minneapolis, and is the ninth largest city in Minnesota.

The diverse business community in Coon Rapids employs about 23,400 people within the town. More than 40 manufacturing firms, including manufacturers of medical instruments, aircraft parts and electrical equipment provide goods and services to local, regional, national and international markets.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College has two locations, one of which is in Coon Rapids. The 2-year college has open enrollment and offers associate’s degrees in education, art, business and physical sciences.

The cost of living in Coon Rapids is slightly more than the national average. Likely because of the city’s location and climate, the cost of living is more expensive than other more centrally located cities. According to Best Places, Coon Rapids is rated 8 points higher than the national average for overall cost of living, 2 points higher for utilities and 9 points more for food. The median rent for Coon Rapids apartments is averaged at $890, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Although Coon Rapids is a fully developed city, events are still very localized to maintain the small town feel. During the summer months, family-friendly events in the region’s parks are fluttered with area residents. Apartments for rent in Coon Rapids are near some of the area’s many unique attractions like Bunker Beach, Grand Slam Sports and Entertainment and Bunker Hills Golf Course.

Bunker Hills is a premier destination for residents and visitors in Coon Rapids. This nine-hole golf course is challenging because of its several water hazards, but is beautifully lined with trees and 75 bunkers for a relaxing getaway. The course was also named one of the top 25 courses by Golf Digest.

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