| Located in Anoka County, Coon Rapids is situated 9 | | | | competitions. There are also over 20 miles of trails |
| miles to the north of Minneapolis. Having a reasonably | | | | and other activities like athletic fields, sliding hills, |
| large population of around 60,000, this city is situated | | | | skateboarding arenas, ice rinks and much more. |
| within the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. | | | | Apartments in Coon Rapids are designed by some of |
| Although much of the younger generation does not | | | | the biggest names in real estate and so all residents |
| know how Coon Rapids got its name, those who | | | | here are assured of amenities such as 24 hour water |
| have been residing at Coon Rapids for some time | | | | and electricity supply. Most of the apartments located |
| state that the name "Coon Rapids" was derived from | | | | in Coon Rapids are in districts that are closely located |
| the "Coon Creek Rapids", a violent and destructive | | | | to business centers, child recreational centers and |
| portion of the Upper Mississippi River located near | | | | universities and colleges. The price range of such |
| the mouth of Coon Creek. Following the construction | | | | apartments varies depending upon the size and |
| of the Coon Rapids Dam, these rapids were | | | | dimensions of the apartment. Most apartments range |
| removed. | | | | from $500 onwards with many apartments now |
| Coon Rapids is a visual treat with attractions such as | | | | being made available for rent. When selecting an |
| a six mile swimming pool that is created during | | | | apartment, one needs to decide upon the amount of |
| summer by raising the water level of the Mississippi | | | | square footage needed as there are houses ranging |
| River at the Coon Rapids Dam, or the concerts, | | | | from 450sq. feet up to surface areas of 1,500 sq. |
| musicals and pageants that are annually held by the | | | | feet. Hence, it is necessary to decide the type of |
| Coon Rapids High School. Although there are over 40 | | | | apartment that best suits one’s needs or else |
| parks in Coon Rivers, the Sand Creek Park is quite | | | | one might rent an apartment that is too big and very |
| famous as it is the site of Independence Day | | | | expensive or an apartment that is too small resulting |
| fireworks and carnivals, softball and skateboard | | | | in lack of space. |