Cheap Homes for Rent in Albert Lea, MN from $600 (11 Rentals)

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property at 108 Main St N

$650 - $730

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$650

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108 Main St N

Grand MeadowMN55936
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 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
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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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
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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 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 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
property at 240 E Rice St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

240 E Rice St

OwatonnaMN55060

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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
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
GRAY GABLES OF ALBERT LEA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Albert Lea

What type of rentals are currently available in Albert Lea?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Albert Lea, MN with pricing that ranges from $500 to $2,830. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albert Lea ranging from $650 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Albert Lea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Albert Lea ranges from $650 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,676.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Albert Lea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Albert Lea range from $935 to $2,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $937.

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