Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albert Lea, MN from $500 (61 Rentals)

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property at 127 Elizabeth Ave
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10

127 Elizabeth Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 424 Bridge Ave
$850 - $995

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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424 Bridge Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 1302 Madison Ave
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1302 Madison Ave

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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221 Main St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 Main St.

221 E Main StAlbert Lea, MN 56007
property at 930 S Broadway Ave
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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930 S Broadway Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 701 Water St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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701 Water St

Albert LeaMN56007

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Aire
$1,020 - $1,560
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525 Hillcrest Ave SEOwatonna, MN 55060
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Parkview Place
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$1,110 - $1,460

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Base Rent$995 - $1,345
Required Monthly Fees$115

Total Monthly Price$1,110 - $1,460
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkview Place

303 27th St SWAustin, MN 55912
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The Pearl
$1,140 - $1,690

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,650
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,140 - $1,690
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

The Pearl

130 E Pearl StOwatonna, MN 55060
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West Lake Meadows
$1,175 - $1,645

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175 - $1,645

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NWOwatonna, MN 55060
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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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 107 Main St E
$825 - $845

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
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107 Main St E

Clarks GroveMN56016
property at 802 9th Ave SE
$900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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802 9th Ave SE

AustinMN55912
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Bricelyn Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bricelyn Plaza

314 N Main StBricelyn, MN 56014
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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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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
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
Skye Lofts ApartmentsOne Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$790
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
221 Main St.221 Main St. - 051BR,1BA$825
CityView Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$865
Irish Hospital Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$925
111 Vine ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Halter Vista Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,031

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

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albert Lea area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Albert Lea apartment is the C Model at Radel Court starting at $1,375 with a $1.46 price per square foot . 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 Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Radel CourtC2BR,1BA$1.46
Halter Vista Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
CityView Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
221 Main St.221 Main St. - 051BR,1BA$1.32
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 $865 at CityView 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 GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA and starts from $979.

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