Cheap Homes for Rent in Afton, MN from $1,600 (11 Rentals)

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property at 161 1st Ave N

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 1st Ave N

BayportMN55003
property at 7777 Hemingway Ave S

$1,895

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$1,895

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

7777 Hemingway Ave S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 16 Cimarron

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 2767 Lake Elmo Ave N

$1,995

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$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2767 Lake Elmo Ave N

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 691 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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691 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 154 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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154 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 16724 Upper 5th St N

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16724 Upper 5th St N

LakelandMN55043

Afton, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Afton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Afton, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Hanley Place Apartments in the St Croix Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,000. The Maxwell - After 55 Community in the St Croix Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Afton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanley Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
The Maxwell - After 55 Community2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Cedar RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,289
Norhart OakdaleZenStudio,1BA$1,299
Woodmere Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Afton, MN and Nearby

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Afton area is the $1.23 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at Meridian at CityPlace in the in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood starting from $2,784. The second greatest value Afton apartment is the Diamond Hudson Model at Seasons Villas starting at $1,999 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Afton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meridian at CityPlaceThe Craftsman3BR,3.5BA$1.23
Seasons VillasDiamond Hudson2BR,1.5BA$1.72
The Legends of Woodbury 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - D2BR,1BA$1.85
City Walk at WoodburyAldridge1BR,1BA$1.80
The Maxwell - After 55 Community2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Gray's Landing - Section 42 income guidelines apply2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Hudson Ventures - Bouchea ApartmentsOne + Den B1BR,1BA$1.80
Crown Villa Apartments1 Bed/1Bath- ADA unit1BR,1BA$1.89
Hanley Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.67
16610 8th St N, Unit #216610 8th St N1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Afton

What type of rentals are currently available in Afton?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Afton, MN with pricing that ranges from $475 to $7,789. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Afton ranging from $1,600 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Afton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Afton ranges from $1,600 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,724.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Afton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Afton range from $1,295 to $7,789, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,338.

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