Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cotton, MN from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Cotton, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cotton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cotton, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Manor Apartments priced from $605. Meadowview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cotton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$605
Meadowview Apartments1 Bdr-Market Rate1BR,1BA$700
Alice Nettell Towers1 BedroomStudio,$741
5739 Marble Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Meadowbrook Apartments1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cotton, MN and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cotton area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Tropicana Apartments in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Cotton apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Ridgewood Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cotton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tropicana Apartments3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.20
Ridgewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.51
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsPark Point3BR,2BA$0.64
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
The Virginian ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.10
Alice Nettell Towers1 BedroomStudio ,$0.99
Meadowbrook Apartments1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
5739 Marble Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Meadowview Apartments2 Bdr - Subsidized1BR,1BA$1.19
Mountain Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cotton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cotton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cotton Apartment is $605 at Mountain Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cotton is starting from $750 at Meadowview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cotton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cotton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tropicana Apartments and starts from $1,800.

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