
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center City, MN from $900 (62 Rentals)
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Autumn Hills Apartments

Isanti Village Apartments

Roosevelt Flats

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956 Place Apartments

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Alpine Apartments

East Bethel Village

Oakridge Apartments

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Chisago Lake Apartments

Olinda Trail Apartments
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Seven Pines Apartments

Ashwood Birchwood Apartments

The Preserve of Cambridge

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Park Brook Apartments

Falcon Apartments

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Gateway Green Apartments

Arbor West Apartments

Cascade Falls

Sarah Lane Court

Westview Apartments
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Roosevelt Garden Estates

Stonebridge Apartments

Timber Ridge

Fitzgerald Flats

JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTS

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Encore Apartments

Cottages of Willow Ponds 55+ Senior Community

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Greystone Apartments

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Springwood Apartments

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Forest Creek Estates
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Mill Pond Apartments

Arbor Ridge Luxury Apartments

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Legacy Pointe Apartments

Forest Parks II Apartments

Oneka Fields Townhomes

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NorthPointe Garden Estates (55+)

Birch Street Townhomes

Taylors Falls Villas

844 4th St SW

Isanti Village II
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The Bridgewell Apartments

North Shore Apartments

Rush Riverview Apartments

Headwaters Landing

1232 Spruce Ct

855 Highview Dr

594 W 8th St

Alpine Apartments

Kestrel Meadows Townhomes

221 N Jefferson St
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Center City, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,158 | $940 | $1,450 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $1,020 | $2,150 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,140 | $2,758 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,260 | $2,958 |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Center City, MN is a Studio unit found at Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $940. Birch Street Townhomes in the Chisago Outlying Northern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Center City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arbor View Apartments | Efficiency 4-01 | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Birch Street Townhomes | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Isanti Village II | One Bedroom One Bathroom BLDG D | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Isanti Village Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom BLDG D | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| 956 Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Autumn Hills Apartments | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Oakridge Apartments | Wonderful 2BR in Peaceful Location 30 minutes f... | 2BR,1BA | $1,237 |
| Chisago Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment B | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Olinda Trail Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Preserve of Cambridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, MN and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.04 price per square foot House Model at Garley Farm in the in the Settlers Glen neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at East Bethel Village starting at $1,590 with a $1.49 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Garley Farm | House | 4BR,3BA | $1.04 |
| East Bethel Village | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Greystone Apartments | Tahoe | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Autumn Hills Apartments | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Westview Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath H | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sarah Lane Court | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Falcon Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Ashwood Birchwood Apartments | Ashwood-2-2-912 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Oakridge Apartments | Wonderful 2BR in Peaceful Location 30 minutes f... | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Birch Street Townhomes | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $1,025 at Birch Street Townhomes.
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 $1,140 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 Greystone Apartments and starts from $1,596.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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