Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN from $425 (39 Rentals)

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Building Three Thirty
$425 - $725

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$425 - $725

Total Monthly Price$425 - $725
3 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Building Three Thirty

330 4th St SWWillmar, MN 56201
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property at 207 9th Ave
$650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 26

207 9th Ave

MadisonMN56256
property at 213 9th Ave
$650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 5

213 9th Ave

MadisonMN56256
property at 301 Bernice St
$700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

301 Bernice St

MilroyMN56263
property at 520 St Johns St
$727

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$727

Total Monthly Price$727
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

520 St Johns St

MorganMN56266

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Suite Liv'N - Willmar
$745 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$745 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$745 - $1,150
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Suite Liv'N - Willmar

1373 24th St NWWillmar, MN 56201
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Suite Liv'n - Marshall
$775 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$775 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price$775 - $1,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Suite Liv'n - Marshall

400 Village DrMarshall, MN 56258
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property at 402 6th St SW
$825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
18 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

402 6th St SW, Unit #3 Upper West

402 6th St SW
WillmarMN56201
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property at 800 Hackberry Dr
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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800 Hackberry Dr

MarshallMN56258
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Lyon County Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyon County Apartments

200 S 4th StMarshall, MN 56258
Senior Living
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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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1505 Becker Ave SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 Becker Ave SE

1505 Becker Ave SEWillmar, MN 56201
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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
Student Housing
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property at 310 8th St N
$825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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310 8th St N

KerkhovenMN56252

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Briarwood Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Estates

1001 Pearl AveMarshall, MN 56258
property at 320 Augusta Ave SE
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom Rentals
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320 Augusta Ave SE

WillmarMN56201
property at 706 1st St S
$900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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706 1st St S

WillmarMN56201

Cottonwood, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottonwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottonwood, MN is a Studio unit found at Building Three Thirty priced from $425. 512 Vernon Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottonwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Building Three ThirtySmall StudioStudio, 1BA$425
512 Vernon AveOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$595
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$725
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR, 1BA$745
Suite Liv'N - WillmarStudio 1 BathStudio, 1BA$745
Suite Liv'n - MarshallOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$775
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$795
Suite Livn SuitesSuite2BR, 1BA$800
Circle Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$925
505 15th Ave SW2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood area is the $1.32 price per square foot Sibley Model at Block 25 Lofts starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Cottonwood apartment is the Suite Model at Suite Livn Suites starting at $800 with a $0.94 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.
Block 25 LoftsSibley2BR, 2BA$1.32
Suite Livn SuitesSuite2BR, 1BA$0.94
Sterling Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.27
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$0.99
512 Vernon AveTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.87
Wildwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.65
Stone Meadow Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathoom B1BR, 1BA$1.63
505 15th Ave SW2 bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.39
Suite Liv'N - Willmar3 Bed 1 Bath3BR, 1BA$1.64
Nexus Apartments231 - TIF - 1 BD/1 BA1BR, 1BA$1.56

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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 Building Three Thirty listed at $425.

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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