Fridley Apartments and Rentals

Nestled in the Northern suburbs of Minneapolis, Fridley offers residents a unique small-town environment close to big city conveniences. With more than 27,000 residents, Fridley is a family-friendly community where children can feel safe and adults can enjoy a lucrative career in one of the region’s thriving industries. As a member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, Fridley maintains strong business and community ideals that are shared throughout the state of Minnesota. Look for Fridley apartments for rent, and experience the best of Midwestern charm.

The area north of Minneapolis was first settled after the construction of the Red River Ox Cart Trail in 1844. John Banfill platted the land, building a general store and saw mill that allowed the town of Manomin to grow quickly. Abram M. Fridley, after whom the city is named, was elected as the first territorial representative of Manomin in 1855. The town split from Ramsey County as the newly-formed Manomin County, and was re-named Fridley by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1879. Today, Fridley is still a home rule charter city and maintains a governing system defined by its own authority rather than that of the state.

The Anoka-Ramsey Community College located in town is joined by many universities located 9 miles away in the metropolis of Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota and Metropolitan State University have campuses in town, and along with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and Vesper College, offer students in the area and unrivaled college education in the Midwest.

Fridley is home to the headquarters of Medtronic Inc., a developer and manufacturer of medical device technology and therapies. Other major employers include BAE Systems, the Onan Corporation, Unity Medical Center, Minco Products, Kurt Manufacturing Company and Park Construction Company. These companies, along with Magnum Research, employ a large portion of Fridley residents. As the largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis also offers many opportunities for Fridley residents seeking work. The local economy is fueled by commerce, finance, rail and trucking services and healthcare. Many major businesses have headquarters or regional offices in town, including the Target Corporation, Ameriprise Financial, PepsiAmericas and Carlson Companies. As a hub for industry in the Midwest, Fridley apartments are a viable option for workers all over the professional spectrum.

The attractive Midwestern lifestyle brings many new residents to Fridley each year who enjoy very affordable rent prices. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the average apartment here costs $824 a month, which is less than the national average. Although rent prices are cheap, living in Fridley can be slightly expensive. The city received a higher cost of living index at 113.2 than the average city in the United States at 100. Minneapolis has a similar score, leading many people who want to enjoy the perks of the big city without having to live in it rent Fridley apartments.

Fridley is home to the Art At Rice Creek Festival, which celebrates local Midwestern artists. Residents here also enjoy a diverse range of events in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area such as the Kramarczuks Kielbasa Festival, Western Sculpture Park Festival, Festa Italiana, the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Twin Cities Pride Festival, .EDU Film Festival, Aquatennial, Basilica Block Party, Mill City Farmers Market, Nordic Roots Festival, St. George Greek Festival and St. Paul Winter Carnival, among others.

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