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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Marketplace Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marketplace Crossing

16940 Marketplace DrBig Lake, MN 55309
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property at 860 Independence Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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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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Monticello Crossings
$1,341 - $2,451
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$1,330 - $2,440
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Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak AveMonticello, MN 55362
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Dove Tree Apartments
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$1,378 - $1,795
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$1,378 - $1,795

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Dove Tree Apartments

1105 Lions Park DrElk River, MN 55330
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Monticello Village
$1,501 - $1,836
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$1,490 - $1,825
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Monticello Village

727 Minnesota StMonticello, MN 55362
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Granite Shores
$1,585 - $1,795
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$1,540 - $1,750
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$45

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$1,585 - $1,795
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Granite Shores

633 Main StElk River, MN 55330
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Evans Meadows
$1,719 - $3,453
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$1,715 - $3,449
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$4

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$1,719 - $3,453
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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
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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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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 1411 2nd Ave S

$1,685

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$1,685

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$1,685

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 2nd Ave S

BuffaloMN55313
property at 911 2nd Ave S

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 10

911 2nd Ave S

BuffaloMN55313
property at 408 Cedar Pl

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

4 Bedroom Rentals

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408 Cedar Pl

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 8983 Sawgrass Glen N

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 5784 Mt Curve Blvd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

5784 Mt Curve Blvd

MonticelloMN55362
property at 10875 181st Ln NW

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 4

10875 181st Ln NW

Elk RiverMN55330

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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 2 Beds unit found at Westcello Apartments in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood priced from $975. Prairie Village in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westcello Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$975
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
Jackson Hills ApartmentsThe Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,189
Sherburne Park Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,224
Block 52StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Rivertown ApartmentsBaltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,295
Northern Star Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,315
Monticello CrossingsS1Studio,1BA$1,326
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,330
The Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,375

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

As of April 02, 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 The Snowy Owl Model at Ashbury Residential Suites starting at $1,550 with a $1.60 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.
Country Club VillasTwin Home - *Income Qualified2BR,2BA$1.45
Ashbury Residential SuitesThe Snowy Owl2BR,1BA$1.60
Lions Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Monticello VillageB42BR,2BA$1.58
Station Street Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.58
Prairie VillageTwo Bedroom/ Two Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.21
The Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Westcello Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.13
Sherburne Park Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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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 $1,224 at Sherburne Park Estates.

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 $975 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 Northern Star Apartments and starts from $1,695.

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