Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN from $300 (57 Rentals)

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property at 104 W Main St

$795 - $850

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$795

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$795

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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104 W Main St

CottonwoodMN56229
property at 26 2nd Ave W

$525

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$525

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$525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

26 2nd Ave W

Wood LakeMN56297
property at 902 S Douglas St

$585

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$585

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$585

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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902 S Douglas St

LambertonMN56152
property at 517 Pleasant Dr

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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517 Pleasant Dr

MadisonMN56256
property at 808 Evergreen Ave

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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808 Evergreen Ave

OliviaMN56277
property at 301 Bernice St

$700

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$700

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$700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 Bernice St

MilroyMN56263

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property at 516 Ann St SE

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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516 Ann St SE, Unit 1

516 Ann St SE
WillmarMN56201
property at 400 Mound Ave

$825

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$825

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$825

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

400 Mound Ave

BalatonMN56115
property at 800 Hackberry Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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800 Hackberry Dr

MarshallMN56258

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Red Skye Lofts
$950 - $1,960
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$890 - $1,900
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$60

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$950 - $1,960
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Red Skye Lofts

100 Fallwood RdRedwood Falls, MN 56283
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Edgeview Apartments
Rent Specials
$955 - $1,755
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$895 - $1,695
Required Monthly Fees
$60

Total Monthly Price
$955 - $1,755
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Edgeview Apartments

1001-1031 30th St NWWillmar, MN 56201
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property at 609 Main St S

$1,000 - $1,250

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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609 Main St S

RenvilleMN56284
property at 901 Pearl Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 Pearl Ave

MarshallMN56258
property at 2426 4th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2426 4th Ave SE, Unit 2426

2426 4th Ave SE
WillmarMN56201
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The Preserve on 24th
Rent Specials
$1,065 - $1,445
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$1,065 - $1,445

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$1,065 - $1,445
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Preserve on 24th

401 24th AveWillmar, MN 56201
Student Housing
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property at 1009 N 4th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1009 N 4th St

MarshallMN56258
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Lyon County Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyon County Apartments

200 S 4th StMarshall, MN 56258
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330 4th St SW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 4th St SW

330 4th St SWWillmar, MN 56201
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Westside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westside Apartments

1851 26th StSlayton, MN 56172
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River Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Ridge Apartments

201 S Minnesota StRedwood Falls, MN 56283
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Lake Place II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Place II

1421 Lake Ave NWWillmar, MN 56201
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Woodland Park - Ivanhoe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Ivanhoe

106 N County Road 5Ivanhoe, MN 56142
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Spicer B Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spicer B Apartments

196 Lakeview DrSpicer, MN 56288
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Bethel On Bryant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel On Bryant

419-427 Bryant Ave NWRenville, MN 56284
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Westmar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westmar Apartments

1002-1003 Pearl AveMarshall, MN 56258
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Oak Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Street

700 Oak StDanube, MN 56230
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Suite Liv'n on 15th NW
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Suite Liv'n on 15th NW

2601-2609 15th AveWillmar, MN 56201
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1505 Becker Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 Becker Ave SE

1505 Becker Ave SEWillmar, MN 56201

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Cottonwood, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottonwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottonwood, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 512 Vernon Ave priced from $595. Suite Liv'N - Willmar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottonwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
512 Vernon AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Suite Liv'N - WillmarStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$745
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$745
Cardinal Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Handicap Accessible1BR,1BA$775
Suite Liv'n - MarshallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Ghent Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$920
Circle Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Red Skye Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Edgeview Apartments1011 - StudioStudio,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood area is the $0.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Handicap Model at Paris Park Townhomes in the in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Cottonwood apartment is the 2BR/1.5 Bath Model at Valleyside Townhomes starting at $1,095 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paris Park TownhomesTwo Bedroom, Handicap2BR,1.5BA$0.85
Valleyside Townhomes2BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Sterling Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
512 Vernon AveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Stone Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathoom B1BR,1BA$1.63
505 15th Ave SW2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Edgeview Apartments1011 - 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.63
Cardinal Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Ghent Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottonwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottonwood is at Suite Liv'N - Willmar listed at $745.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Apartment is $595 at 512 Vernon Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottonwood is starting from $695 at 512 Vernon Ave.

What is the most affordable Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Suite Liv'N - Willmar and starts from $1,150.

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