Homes for Rent in Cokato, MN

Cokato was once the geographic center of the vast Minnesota wilderness known as the Big Woods. The surrounding hardwood forest has shrunk to a fraction of its original size, but the name — derived from a Dakota term meaning “in the middle” — remains relevant due to the city’s convenient location. “We’re a small bedroom town about an hour west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and 45 minutes south of St. Cloud,” says Andy Rosenquist, broker and co-owner of Elevate Realty, who has 10 years of local experience. Cokato’s 3,000 residents have access to fishing lakes, well-regarded schools and lively community events. In the heart of Cokato, homes dating to the early-to-mid-20th century sit on broad thoroughfares and short cul-de-sacs, and lot sizes typically measure a quarter to half an acre. Fields and farmland surround the roads on the rural outskirts, where some houses feature newer construction. The risk of hail and ice storms is high in this part of Minnesota, and many properties include garages that can protect against vehicle damage. Investment properties and National homes start at $125,000 to $250,000. Ranch-style and split-level houses cost $250,000 to $450,000, and luxury