Stillwater, MN 183 Apartments for Rent

Look out for some grumpy sightings! Many fishing scenes from the movie "Grumpier Old Men" were filmed in and around Stillwater, Minnesota.

Stillwater is considered the birthplace of Minnesota and began as a simple logging town with 600 inhabitants. Today, there are still peaceful places, but the city is a lot livelier. Located on the St. Croix River, Stillwater is renowned for its history and scenic spots, and has areas of protected natural beauty. In 1848, the territorial convention allowing Minnesota to become a state was held right here in Stillwater. You'll find a bustling town center with antique shops and a warm welcome here along with places to live in Stillwater.

Moving to Stillwater

If you are moving to Stillwater, you can check out properties including apartments to rent in town on the City of Stillwater Municipal website. This also has permit request forms should you be planning to change the usage of your home from a private residence to a business address. This may affect work-from-home businesses too. You'll also need to register with your local municipal authority for taxation purposes, and their website has a lot of useful information. Several neighborhoods have welcome packs for new arrivals in town.

Neighborhoods

Stillwater is a popular place to live and has a number of neighborhoods with distinctive characteristics. Around 18,000 people live here and there is a variety of housing from condos to apartments and family homes.

Lake Elmo: A beautiful place to live, with skiing and fishing right in the neighborhood and some good size homes to buy. Lake Elmo has some popular restaurants here too and is a charming community to live in.

Oak Glen: Another great neighborhood with a mix of condos, apartments to rent and larger homes for rental or to buy. You'll find the North and South Twin Lakes close by. For golfers, the Oak Glen Golf Course is a big attraction.

White Bear: This neighborhood has a number of smaller homes and the popular White Bear Lake. It is a scenic area with some great shops and cycling trails. If you like fresh air and great views, White Bear could be for you.

New Brighton: Twenty-three miles from downtown Stillwater and surrounded by beautiful lakes. You'll discover larger homes with gardens, some great places to eat out when you don't feel like cooking, and a friendly neighborhood. Long Lake Regional Park is close by and perfect for walking and cross-country skiing in winter.

Main Street: Both Main Street and its surrounding streets are popular places to live, as many of the properties here have views across the St. Croix River, which is close by. You'll also enjoy being right at the center of the city's restaurant and shopping scene and have many amenities right outside your door. It's perfect if you like to be in the middle of all the action, even though Stillwater is quieter than a larger city.

McKusick: The sort of place to find small homes as well as a few larger houses and a quiet neighborhood. Shops are close by and the wetland area is great for bird watching. This is a great place to find condos for rent in Stillwater.

Osgood Avenue: This area has larger homes in a quiet residential area, with shops close by. The community here is small but welcoming.

Stonebridge: A good part of Stillwater to find housing to rent and for sale. It has a younger feel with local businesses close by. This is within an easy drive of the downtown area, and just outside your door, you'll find some beautiful places to walk.

Living in Stillwater

In winter, you'll find cross country skiing and sleds to enjoy, as well as lots of ice and snow. There are cycling routes, paddle steamer trips on the St. Croix, and some of the best fishing in Minnesota. Even the Grumpy Old Men would enjoy living in Stillwater. The city is within a short drive of the Twin Cities and is just across the river from Wisconsin. It grew up with the lumber trade, but Stillwater now relies on the river and tourism. In the past few years, housing development has increased in Stillwater, opening up opportunities to live within a short drive of a larger city. Most homes are within a short distance of lakes or the river with opportunities for sports and beautiful views.