Named one of Money magazine's "Best Places to Live" multiple times, Eden Prairie offers a balanced lifestyle just 12 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. This award-winning community spans over 35 square miles that include rolling hills, bluffs overlooking the Minnesota River, and more than 2,250 acres of parks and 1,300 acres of open space.

Rental options in Eden Prairie include a mix of apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family homes. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,558, with spacious two-bedroom options averaging around $1,956. The area features numerous boutique apartment communities with fewer than 50 units, along with townhomes and single-family rental homes. Most rentals provide easy access to the city's 170+ miles of multi-purpose trails connecting parks, lakes, and shopping areas.

The Eden Prairie Center mall serves as a central shopping destination, while the area boasts excellent dining options and recreational amenities like Staring Lake Park and Bryant Lake Regional Park. The city has a strong business presence with over 2,800 businesses, including headquarters for major companies like C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Starkey Hearing Technologies. Commuters appreciate the convenient access to Minneapolis via Interstate 494, Highway 212, and SouthWest Transit public transportation services, with typical commute times to downtown Minneapolis around 20-30 minutes.