Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN from $400 (40 Rentals)

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507 Division St N

Clara CityMN56222
property at 2620 Linden Ave

2620 Linden Ave

SlaytonMN56172

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761 S 9th St

Bird IslandMN55310

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411 E Broadway St, Unit 1
$750
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$750

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

411 E Broadway St, Unit 1

411 E Broadway StRedwood Falls, MN 56283
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356 W Main St, Unit Apt 1
$800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

356 W Main St, Unit Apt 1

356 W Main 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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Lyon County Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyon County Apartments

200 S 4th StMarshall, MN 56258
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507 Division St N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Division St N

507 Division St NClara City, MN 56222
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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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Westside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westside Apartments

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

Westmar Apartments

1002-1003 Pearl AveMarshall, MN 56258
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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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Heritage Prairie
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Prairie

1173 Dewey StWabasso, MN 56293
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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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Spicer B Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spicer B Apartments

196 Lakeview DrSpicer, MN 56288
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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 Douglas Manor Apartments priced from $565. RC Square Apartments in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottonwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglas Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$565
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$625
Sterling Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$691
1505 Becker Ave SE1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Somerset PropertiesTwo Bedroom B - By The Lake2BR,1BA$870
Red Skye Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN and Nearby

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood area is the $1.33 price per square foot 235 - 3 BR/1 BA Model at The Nexus in the in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Cottonwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at RC Square Apartments starting at $625 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood. 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.
The Nexus235 - 3 BR/1 BA3BR,1BA$1.33
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
504 S 7th St, Unit 7504 S 7th St2BR,1BA$1.07
1517 Becker Ave SE2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.32
1505 Becker Ave SE2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.32
505 15th Ave SW2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Block 100One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Somerset PropertiesOne Bedroom + Den - By The Lake1BR,1BA$1.49
Douglas Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.90
Sterling Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.53

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6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Apartment is $565 at Douglas Manor Apartments.

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 $615 at Douglas Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Douglas Manor Apartments and starts from $725.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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