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956 Place Apartments
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956 Place Apartments

956 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Headwaters Landing

20041 Fitzgerald Trl NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Center City, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Center City, MN is a Studio unit found at Park Brook Apartments in the Isanti Northern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $995. Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Center City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Brook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Arbor View ApartmentsStudio 6-01Studio,1BA$1,040
Isanti Village II1 bed 1 bath D Building1BR,1BA$1,050
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Taylors Falls Villas1 bdrm/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,110
Cascade Falls2 BR WASHER/DRYER W GARAGE2BR,1BA$1,149
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Sarah Lane Court2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-B2BR,1BA$1,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MN and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.49 price per square foot Geneva Model at Springwood Apartments in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 Bath Model at Isanti Village I starting at $1,200 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Isanti Northern Suburbs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springwood ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.49
Isanti Village I2 bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.11
Northbrook ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.45
Ashwood Birchwood ApartmentsR2BC F2BR,1BA$1.31
Sarah Lane Court2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Cascade Falls2 BR WASHER/DRYER UNIT WITH GARAGE2BR,1BA$1.43
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-A2BR,1BA$1.50
Isanti Village II1 bed 1 bath D Building1BR,1BA$1.50

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Getting Around Center City, MN

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at Park Brook Apartments listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $1,050 at Isanti Village II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $1,110 at Autumn Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakridge Apartments and starts from $1,395.

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