Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albert Lea, MN from $400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 209 S Pearl St

$550 - $750

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$550

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$550

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209 S Pearl 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 220 E 7th St

$795

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$795

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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 2

220 E 7th St

Albert LeaMN56007
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 821 Jefferson Ave

$950 - $995

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$995

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$995

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821 Jefferson Ave

Albert LeaMN56007

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property at 101 Elm St

$875 - $1,250

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$875

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$875

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Available Apr 25

101 Elm St

ClaremontMN55924
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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

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property at 121 Main St S

$1,000 - $1,200

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936

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 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albert Lea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I Efficiency1BR,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$725
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Manor1bd 1 bth1BR,1BA$820
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$860
1200 Jade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895

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

As of April 24, 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 $1,295 with a $1.13 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$1.13
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Kee Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
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 $405 at Shalom Tower II.

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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