Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albany, MN from $700 (42 Rentals)

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Driftwood Apartments
$750 - $920
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$750 - $920

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Driftwood Apartments

820-850 Driftwood DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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Bright River Estates
$764 - $1,059
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$745 - $1,040
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$19

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$764 - $1,059
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Bright River Estates

1 Rivercrest DrSt. Cloud, MN 56303
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property at 134 21st Ave N

$795

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$795

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134 21st Ave N

St. CloudMN56303
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Westchester Apartments
$844 - $1,019
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$825 - $1,000
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$19

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$844 - $1,019
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

Westchester Apartments

40 15th Ave NWaite Park, MN 56387
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Parkview Apartments
$940 - $1,090
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$940 - $1,090

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$940 - $1,090
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Parkview Apartments

535 6th StAvon, MN 56310
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Avon Estates
$1,034
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$1,030
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$1,034
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Avon Estates

451 Winden WayAvon, MN 56310
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Wobegon Crossings
$1,218 - $1,749
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$1,199 - $1,730
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$1,218 - $1,749
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Wobegon Crossings

1250 W Railroad AveMelrose, MN 56352
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property at 539 Pacific Ave SW

$648 - $4,200

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$648

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539 Pacific Ave SW

WillmarMN56201
property at 512 Maple Ln

$848

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$848

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$848

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512 Maple Ln

Grove CityMN56243
property at 311 5th St S

$848

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$848

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311 5th St S

Grove CityMN56243
property at 6445 132nd Ave NE

$988

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$988

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6445 132nd Ave NE

SpicerMN56288
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

200 Country Club RdMelrose, MN 56352
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property at 812 6th St SE

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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812 6th St SE

WillmarMN56201

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Bel Clare Estates
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Clare Estates

3210 Bel Clare DrSt. Cloud, MN 56301
property at 490 3rd St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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490 3rd St S

Waite ParkMN56387

Albany, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Albany Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments priced from $747. Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC in the West Saint Cloud neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$747
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Suncrest Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$920
Pioneer Pointe2 Bed-12BR,1BA$925
Savanna ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$940
Cypress CourtS4Studio,1BA$1,155
Wobegon CrossingsCedar1BR,1BA$1,218
Pheasant Crest Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,255
Windsong Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath-F3BR,2BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany, MN and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Bel Clare Estates in the starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Albany apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath-F Model at Windsong Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Pantown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bel Clare Estates3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section3BR,2BA$0.86
Windsong Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath-F3BR,2BA$1.17
Pheasant Crest Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.26
Westwood VillageTwo bedroom/ One bathroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Pioneer Pointe2 Bed-12BR,1BA$1.19
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Savanna ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.26
Suncrest Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Wobegon CrossingsCedar1BR,1BA$1.82
Auburn Cove Apartments., LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albany?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albany is at Cypress Court listed at $1,155.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment is $747 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albany is starting from $872 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

What is the most affordable Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westwood Village and starts from $1,060.

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