Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, MN from $700 (50 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
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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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property at 860 Independence Dr

$1,799 - $1,850

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$1,799

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$1,799

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860 Independence Dr

Big LakeMN55309
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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 - $1,813
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$1,276 - $1,794
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$19

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$1,295 - $1,813
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Rivertown Apartments

212 Locust StMonticello, MN 55362
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Dove Tree Apartments
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$1,378 - $1,820
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$1,378 - $1,820

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Dove Tree Apartments

1105 Lions Park DrElk River, MN 55330
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Fairway Ridge Estates
$1,390 - $1,940
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$1,375 - $1,925
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$15

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$1,390 - $1,940
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Fairway Ridge Estates

13896 Birdie Ln SEBecker, MN 55308
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Monticello Crossings
$1,436 - $2,571
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$1,425 - $2,560
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Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak AveMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Village
$1,571 - $1,991
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$1,560 - $1,980
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Monticello Village

727 Minnesota StMonticello, MN 55362
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Evans Meadows
$1,664 - $3,668
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$1,660 - $3,664
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$4

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$1,664 - $3,668
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Evans Meadows

341 Evans Ave NWElk 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
property at 8330 Cedar St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8330 Cedar St

RockfordMN55373
property at 54 Birch Ave S

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
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Monticello Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Manor

306 6th St WMonticello, 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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property at 60 Birch Ave S

$1,240

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$1,240

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$1,240

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
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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 628 Danielson Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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628 Danielson Ct

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 322 Creekside Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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322 Creekside Dr

BuffaloMN55313
property at 4165 Orleans Dr NE

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4165 Orleans Dr NE

Saint MichaelMN55376

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello Manor1 BR1BR,1BA$1,005
Goldenrod Glen1 Bedroom, Income Restrictions1BR,1BA$1,055
705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 31BR,1BA$1,100
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,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
The Bluffs2 Bedroom - Jefferson2BR,1BA$1,267
Rivertown ApartmentsBaltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monticello CrossingsC23BR,2BA$1.48
Northern Star Apartments3 Bedroom Large3BR,2BA$1.34
Monticello VillageB72BR,2BA$1.57
Bedford Apartments3 BR/1 BA3BR,1BA$1.51
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$1.45
Sherburne Park Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,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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