Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, MN from $700 (56 Rentals)

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Sherburne Park Estates
$1,224 - $1,464
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$1,205 - $1,445
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$19

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$1,224 - $1,464
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sherburne Park Estates

400 Fern StBig Lake, MN 55309
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610 Martin Ave, Unit #2A
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

610 Martin Ave, Unit #2A

610 Martin AveBig Lake, MN 55309
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Marketplace Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marketplace Crossing

16940 Marketplace DrBig Lake, MN 55309
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The Bluffs
$1,120 - $1,523
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$1,105 - $1,508
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The Bluffs

700 7th St EMonticello, MN 55362
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Rivertown Apartments
$1,295 - $1,863
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$1,276 - $1,844
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$19

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$1,295 - $1,863
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rivertown Apartments

212 Locust StMonticello, MN 55362
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Dove Tree Apartments
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$1,378 - $1,540
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$1,378 - $1,540

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Dove Tree Apartments

1105 Lions Park DrElk River, MN 55330
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Fairway Ridge Estates
$1,394 - $2,119
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$1,375 - $2,100
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$19

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$1,394 - $2,119
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairway Ridge Estates

13896 Birdie Ln SEBecker, MN 55308
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Monticello Village
$1,551 - $2,021
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$1,540 - $2,010
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$11

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$1,551 - $2,021
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 18

Monticello Village

727 Minnesota StMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Crossings
$1,581 - $2,818
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$1,570 - $2,807
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$11

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$1,581 - $2,818
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 27

Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak AveMonticello, MN 55362
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Evans Meadows
$1,639 - $3,426
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$1,635 - $3,422
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$4

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$1,639 - $3,426
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Evans Meadows

341 Evans Ave NWElk River, MN 55330
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Granite Shores
$1,895 - $2,165
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$1,850 - $2,120
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$45

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$1,895 - $2,165
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Granite Shores

633 Main StElk River, MN 55330
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The Bluffs Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs Apartments

714 7th St EMonticello, MN 55362
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625 3rd St E
1 Bedroom Apartments

625 3rd St E

625 3rd St EMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Manor

306 6th St WMonticello, MN 55362
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Old - Landmark Square
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Old - Landmark Square

204 Locust StMonticello, MN 55362
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Jackson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Place

316 Jackson Ave NWElk River, MN 55330
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Elk Ridge Lodge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Ridge Lodge

19522 Holt St NWElk River, MN 55330
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property at 8551 Elm St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 10

8551 Elm St

RockfordMN55373
property at 530 6th St NW

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

530 6th St NW

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 13849 Hyacinth Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13849 Hyacinth Dr

RogersMN55374
property at 401 Central Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 5

401 Central Ave

BuffaloMN55313
property at 9127 MN-25

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

9127 MN-25

MonticelloMN55362

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Big Lake, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Big Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Lake, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Wind Apartments in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood priced from $760. Westcello Apartments in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Wind Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$760
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 72BR,1BA$1,150
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
Jackson Hills ApartmentsThe Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,189
Westwind Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Block 52StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Rivertown ApartmentsBaltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,295
The Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,314
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, MN and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Lake area is the $1.45 price per square foot Twin Home - *Income Qualified Model at Country Club Villas in the in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Big Lake apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Westwind Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Meadow Pond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Club VillasTwin Home - *Income Qualified2BR,2BA$1.45
Westwind Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Lions Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.21
The Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Sherburne Park Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 72BR,1BA$1.46
Autumn Wind Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Lake is at Jackson Hills Apartments listed at $1,189.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Lake Apartment is $760 at Autumn Wind Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Lake is starting from $1,150 at Westcello Apartments.

What is the most affordable Big Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Big Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dove Terrace and starts from $1,535.

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