Roseville Apartments and Rentals

Roseville, Minn., shares borders with both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Home to 33,660 people, Roseville's status as a first-ring suburb gives it an aura of both convenience and quietness. Known for its easy access to the Twin Cities, great shopping, quiet streets and family-friendly feel, Roseville offers something for everyone. Those searching for Roseville apartments for rent are sure to discover a diverse and attractive Minnesotan city.

The Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet in Roseville, giving the city a claim to fame as well as a perfect location for economic opportunity. The first non-native settlers arrived in Roseville in 1843 and established Rose Township in 1850. As farmers and commercial developers began noticing the area, Roseville's population began to boom. By the 1930s and 1940s, railroad access, close proximity to the now-thriving Twin Cities and a desire for natural beauty encouraged Roseville's suburban growth. After incorporating as a village in 1948, Roseville took on its new role as a growing and developing center of commerce.

Roseville is known for its shared border with the Twin Cities, which gives it an urban appeal that many suburbs lack. Further north in Roseville, post-War suburban housing makes for three-lined streets and family-friendliness.

Residents enjoy more than 30 parks covering 632 acres of green space. Other amenities include Rosedale shopping mall and access to I-35. Roseville's combination of suburban living and urban access make it a perfect option for people for all walks of life; the city's median age is 42.1 years, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Those who are new to Minnesota will notice a family- and outdoor-oriented style of living. From a dramatic appreciation of sports and ice skating to a noticeably exceptional public school system, the Twin Cities metro area is an ideal location for raising a family.

Roseville is home to the Minneapolis business college; the National American University, Roseville; and the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Also within five miles of Roseville are: Northwestern College; Bethel University; Hamline University; Concordia University, Saint Paul; the University of Minnesota; Twin Cities; Saint Paul College; and the University of St. Thomas.

Although Roseville's city center is only seven miles from St. Paul's and eight miles from Minneapolis', many residents live and work in Roseville. The city of Roseville lists the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Target Corporation, Earthgrains/Metz Baking, Best Inc., Health Span Home Care, Old Dutch Foods, McGough Construction and Symantec Corporation as some of its major employers.

Those searching for Roseville rentals will be happy to note that Roseville has a healthy rental housing market. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 32.8 percent of Roseville homes are renter-occupied. This means that Roseville should have an adequate amount of rental housing stock for renters to choose from. The median gross rent in Roseville is $834.

Prospective renters should also note that Roseville's cost of living index is 114.9, which is 14.9 percent higher than the national average. Given its suburban status and close proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul, a higher-than-average cost of living is to be expected.

Roseville and other Twin Cities metro residents enjoy shopping at Rosedale, which boasts 1.2 million square feet of shopping space. Great shopping can also be found in nearby Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Minnesotans love their ice skating and ice hockey, so it should be no surprise that Roseville offers a regionally famous skating center. The largest of its kind on the continent, the Roseville Skating Center offers lessons, public skating, hockey games, speed skating competitions and other forms of icy fun.

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