Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center City, MN from $900 (32 Rentals)

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Kilkenny Court
$1,216
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Base Rent
$1,210
Required Monthly Fees
$6

Total Monthly Price
$1,216
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kilkenny Court

1440 4th St SEForest Lake, MN 55025
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  • Low Income

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Gateway Green Apartments
$1,420 - $1,853
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$1,408 - $1,841
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$1,420 - $1,853
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gateway Green Apartments

4626 Wyngate BlvdForest Lake, MN 55025
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Legacy Pointe Apartments
$1,435 - $1,809
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$1,423 - $1,797
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$1,435 - $1,809
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Pointe Apartments

290 9th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Springwood Apartments
$1,462 - $1,556
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$1,450 - $1,544
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$1,462 - $1,556
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Springwood Apartments

912 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Encore Apartments
$1,467 - $2,114
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Base Rent
$1,455 - $2,102
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$1,467 - $2,114
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Encore Apartments

1081 SW Fourth StForest Lake, MN 55025
Corporate Housing
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  • Utilities Included

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Northbrook Apartments
$1,469
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Base Rent
$1,457
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$1,469
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Northbrook Apartments

957 7th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Seven Pines Apartments
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$1,469 - $1,494
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Base Rent
$1,450 - $1,475
Required Monthly Fees
$19

Total Monthly Price
$1,469 - $1,494
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Seven Pines Apartments

1243 11th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Isanti Village II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Isanti Village II

102 Dahlin Ave SEIsanti, MN 55040
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956 Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

956 Place Apartments

956 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Headwaters Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Headwaters Landing

20041 Fitzgerald Trl NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Alpine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

231 4th Ave NWForest 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 Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $990. Falcon Apartments in the Chisago Outlying Northern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Center City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsEfficiency 6-01Studio,1BA$990
Falcon ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Park Brook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
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
Sarah Lane Court2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-B2BR,1BA$1,197
Kilkenny CourtOne Bedroom 1A1BR,1BA$1,216

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

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.50 price per square foot Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Model at JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTS in the in the Victor Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 3 Bedroom (60%) Model at The Bridgewell Apartments starting at $1,784 with a $1.53 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.
JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTSTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.50
The Bridgewell Apartments3 Bedroom (60%)3BR,1.75BA$1.53
Springwood ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.43
Northbrook ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.48
956 Place ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Cascade Falls2 BR WITH WASHER/DRYER WITH GARAGE2BR,1BA$1.43
Sarah Lane Court2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-A2BR,1BA$1.50
Roosevelt Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 Arbor View Apartments listed at $990.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $1,099 at Taylors Falls Villas.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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