
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Blaine, MN from $900 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Lakes area of Blaine.


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The Lakes, Blaine, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $1,442 | $1,442 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,145 | $1,961 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,245 | $5,972 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,973 | $2,388 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Lakes Neighborhood of Blaine, MN.
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Cheapest Available The Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Lakes area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Centennial Plaza Apartments priced from $1,145. Carriage Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Plaza Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Carriage Oaks Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Westminster Apartments | Edinburgh | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Cedar Green | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
| Emberwood | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, MN
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.81 price per square foot Aster - Upgraded Model at Foxtail Hollow Townhomes in the in the Johnsville neighborhood starting from $3,003. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at North Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,820 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Johnsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxtail Hollow Townhomes | Aster - Upgraded | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| North Pointe Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Legends of Blaine 55+ | Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible) | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Westminster Apartments | Edinburgh | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Raven Court Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Emberwood | Vivia | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Carriage Oaks Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Centennial Plaza Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Cedar Green | Cedar | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Lakes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in The Lakes is Centennial Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in The Lakes costs $2,078.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Lakes?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in The Lakes that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Lakes?
Cheap apartments in The Lakes have an average cost of $863 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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