Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albert Lea, MN from $400 (46 Rentals)

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property at 209 S Pearl St

$550 - $750

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$550

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$550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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209 S Pearl St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 913 Abbott St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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913 Abbott St, Unit 202

913 Abbott St
Albert LeaMN56007
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Northstar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northstar Apartments

820 S 4th AveAlbert Lea, MN 56007
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Hilltop Manor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Manor Apartments

826 S 4th AveAlbert Lea, MN 56007
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Fountain Lake Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Lake Estates

1702-1708 Sunset StAlbert Lea, MN 56007
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property at 702 E Main St

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 207 E 4th St

$825 - $875

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$875

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$875

Studio Rentals

Available Jul 4

207 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 262 S Pearl St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 4

262 S Pearl St

Albert LeaMN56007

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Radel Court
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$995 - $1,395
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$995 - $1,395

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$995 - $1,395
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Radel Court

520 6th St SEllendale, MN 56026
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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property at 108 Main St N

$650 - $730

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$650

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$650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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108 Main St N

Grand MeadowMN55936

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The Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

4 3rd St NWMason City, IA 50401
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property at 121 Clinton St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Clinton St

AustinMN55912
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204 3rd Ave SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

204 3rd Ave SE

204 3rd Ave SEMedford, MN 55049
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
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909 E Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 1203 11th St NW

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1203 11th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1102 3rd St NW

$1,090

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$1,025
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$1,090

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 3rd St NW

AustinMN55912

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property at 1102 3rd St NW

$1,090

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$1,025
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$65

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$1,090

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 3rd St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 240 E Rice St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

240 E Rice St

OwatonnaMN55060

Albert Lea, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Albert Lea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albert Lea, MN is a Studio unit found at Key Apartments priced from $500. 18 S Adams Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albert Lea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$825
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$860
Kee Valley Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Bricelyn PlazaOne bedroom1BR,1BA$900
A-Lea ApartmentsB and C Buildings1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albert Lea, MN and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albert Lea area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Albert Lea apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apartments on Mound starting at $1,395 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albert Lea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skye Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Apartments on MoundTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bed + Den2BR,1BA$1.18
Kee Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albert Lea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albert Lea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albert Lea is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albert Lea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albert Lea Apartment is $525 at 18 S Adams Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albert Lea is starting from $860 at Northern Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Albert Lea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Albert Lea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pebble Creek Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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