Maple Grove Apartments and Rentals

Suburban Maple Grove, Minnesota, strikes many people as the ideal place to live. Incredibly family-friendly, yet saturated with restaurant and shopping options, Maple Grove has something for everyone. Those searching for Maple Grove apartments for rent should have no problem finding the perfect home to suit their individual needs.

In 1851, Louis Gervais and Pierre Bottineau arrived in what is now Maple Grove, staked their claims and made the land their own. Throughout the next 10 years more and more settlers arrived, building schools, businesses and a town government. It wasn't until the 1950's that Maple Grove evolved into a large and booming suburb. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Maple Grove's population was 61,567 in 2010.

Maple Grove is a true family-friendly town. With 75.3 percent of households consisting of families, Maple Grove provides the perfect atmosphere for raising children.

This atmosphere, however, can have a negative side: Those looking for Maple Grove rentals should be aware that only 12.9 percent of Maple Grove housing are rental units. About 87 percent of homes are owner-occupied.

Maple Grove's Arbor Lakes shopping and dining area has gained widespread appreciation throughout the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Once a 2,000-acre gravel mine, the area has been converted to a triad of shopping attractions: Main Street Arbor Lakes, the Fountains and Arbor Lakes, and the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. The retail center served as a jumping off point for creating a central, downtown Maple Grove, and a new city hall, police substation, community center and fitness center were added. Naturally, shopping has become a pastime in Maple Grove.

Numerous trade, technical and community colleges are located near Maple Grove. Hennepin Technical College, North Hennepin Community College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College are all located less than 10 miles from Maple Grove. About 15 miles away in Minneapolis is the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, which enrolls about 38,000 students each year.

Many Maple Grove residents commute to Minneapolis or Saint Paul for work, but Maple Grove also offers employment opportunities. Maple Grove school districts, the City of Maple Grove and the area's thriving retail industry offer career paths for many residents. Additionally, Boston Scientific has research facilities in Maple Grove.

Because housing in Maple Grove primarily consists of owner-occupied homes, Maple Grove apartments can be difficult to find. However, residents should still be able to locate a variety of rental types that meet their individual needs.

Renters should be aware that the cost of living in Maple Grove is 13.9 percent above the U.S. average. This is probably because of Maple Grove's suburban desirability and proximity to Minneapolis. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median gross rent in Maple Grove was $1,192 in 2010.

Maple Grove's Arbor Lakes complex draws many visitors from around the state, offering numerous retail stores, restaurants and hotel options. The newly constructed Town Green offers concerts and other performances, while the community center houses a fitness center and numerous recreational opportunities. Maple Grove also offers its residents a sports dome, a seasonal farmers market and an arboretum.

Maple Grove is also centrally located, giving residents easy access to Minneapolis shopping, dining and sporting events.

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