
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, MN from $700 (50 Rentals)
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Sherburne Park Estates

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Station Street Apartments

Northern Star Apartments

Town Square Residential Suites

Ashbury Residential Suites

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610 Martin Ave, Unit #2A

Autumn Wind Apartments

Keller Lake Commons Senior Housing 55+

Marketplace Crossing
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860 Independence Dr

Westwind Apartments

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The Bluffs

Westcello Apartments

Ridgewood Manor Partnership

Prairie Village

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Jackson Hills Apartments

Bedford Apartments

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Silvercrest Apartments

Block 52
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11 Walnut St, Unit 8

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Rivertown Apartments

Deephaven Apartments

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Dove Tree Apartments

Savanna Vista

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Fairway Ridge Estates

Lions Park Apartments

Dove Terrace

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Monticello Crossings

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Marywood Apartments
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Parkview Grand Partners LLC

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Monticello Village

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Evans Meadows

Hillside Terrace II

The Bluffs Apartments

625 3rd St E

8330 Cedar St

54 Birch Ave S

Monticello Manor

Mississippi Shores (Senior 55+)
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Landmark Square Apartments

705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello

Jackson Place

Hillside Terrace I

60 Birch Ave S

Elk Ridge Lodge

159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello

628 Danielson Ct

322 Creekside Dr

4165 Orleans Dr NE
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Big Lake, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $1,189 | $1,486 |
| Big Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $1,055 | $1,900 |
| Big Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,160 | $2,170 |
| Big Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,290 | $2,595 |
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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 Monticello Manor in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,005. Goldenrod Glen in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Monticello Manor | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Goldenrod Glen | 1 Bedroom, Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello | 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Westcello Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Prairie Village | Two Bedroom/ Two Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Jackson Hills Apartments | The Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
| Westwind Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Block 52 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
| The Bluffs | 2 Bedroom - Jefferson | 2BR,1BA | $1,267 |
| Rivertown Apartments | Baltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, MN and Nearby
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Lake area is the $1.48 price per square foot C2 Model at Monticello Crossings in the in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,081. The second greatest value Big Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Large Model at Northern Star Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Monticello Crossings | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Northern Star Apartments | 3 Bedroom Large | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Monticello Village | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Bedford Apartments | 3 BR/1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Westwind Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Lions Park Apartments | Two Bedroom/ One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Prairie Village | Two Bedroom/ Two Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| The Bluffs | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sherburne Park Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Westcello Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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 $1,005 at Monticello Manor.
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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