Home to the historic Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter sits along the Minnesota River, offering houses for rent in a charming college town just 10 miles north of Mankato. This welcoming community of roughly 12,000 residents maintains its small-town atmosphere while providing the amenities of a larger city. The downtown district showcases well-preserved 19th-century architecture, with rental houses available in established neighborhoods near Minnesota Avenue and Broadway Avenue. Healthcare professionals will find River's Edge Hospital and various medical facilities nearby, while the education and government sectors provide local employment opportunities. Commuters benefit from easy access to U.S. Highway 169 and Minnesota Highways 22 and 99, with Mankato's expanded job market just a 15-minute drive away. The historic Washington Avenue area features tree-lined streets with character-rich rental homes, while newer residential developments near Sunrise Drive offer houses for rent with updated features. Minnesota Square Park, the centerpiece of community gatherings with its pavilion and summer concerts, along with the city's network of walking trails, provides renters with outdoor recreation options minutes from home.