
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, MN from $600 (41 Rentals)
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Lincoln Pointe

Clear Brook Apartments

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Oakshire Apartments

Pine Pointe Apartments

Willow Breeze Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

Grand Royale Plaza
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Park Plaza Apartments

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Ambercrest Apartments, Fox Run Apartments

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Swisshelm Village Apartments

STERLING HEIGHTS

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Cobblestone Square Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

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Oakwood Court Apartments

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Grand River Estates

Regency Park

Ivy Apartments

Clearwater Residential Suites

Cedar Pointe Apartment Homes LLC

Edgewater Apartments

Prairie Village

Mississippi Ridge
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Natures Edge Apartments

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The Bluffs at Liberty Glen

Oak Street Townhomes

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Wildwood Townhomes

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Crest View Village

Cedar Ridge Apartments

425 Bluff St

54 Birch Ave S
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Clearwater River Apartments

Anderson Apartments

Cloudhaven Apartments

60 Birch Ave S

490 3rd St S

Heartland Point Apartments

723 5th Ave S

216 Birch Ave S
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1411 2nd Ave S
Clear Lake, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clear Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Studio Apartments | $1,018 | $870 | $1,225 |
| Clear Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $769 | $1,415 |
| Clear Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $874 | $2,165 |
| Clear Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,060 | $2,295 |
| Clear Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,095 | $2,668 |
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Cheapest Available Clear Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clear Lake, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Clear Brook Apartments in the Hester Park neighborhood priced from $800. Grand Royale Plaza in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clear Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Grand Royale Plaza | A | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Swisshelm Village Apartments | Two bedroom/ One bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Grand River Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Regency Park | S1R | Studio,1BA | $972 |
| Pine Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $994 |
| Oakwood Court Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| Ivy Apartments | 4 Bed | 4BR,2BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, MN and Nearby
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at STERLING HEIGHTS in the in the East Saint Cloud neighborhood starting from $1,273. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Natures Edge Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| STERLING HEIGHTS | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Natures Edge Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Willow Breeze Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Pine Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Ivy Apartments | 4 Bed | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Oakwood Court Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Prairie Village | Two Bedroom/ Two Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Oakshire Apartments | 2B/1B/Ent.Closet | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Park Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Clear Brook Apartments | One bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clear Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clear Lake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clear Lake is at Grand Royale Plaza listed at $870.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment is $800 at Clear Brook Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clear Lake is starting from $900 at Clear Brook Apartments.
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