
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN from $400 (35 Rentals)
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150 Wayne St

808 Evergreen Ave

300 Highland Ct

520 St Johns St

1003 Pearl Ave
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761 S 9th St

701 N 7th St

725 S 9th St

1418 Black Oak Ave

The Rock Apartments

201 S Minnesota St

200 1st Ave
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The Nexus

Nyberg Apartments 55+
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Cottonwood, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cottonwood Studio Apartments | $920 | $795 | $1,035 |
Cottonwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $650 | $1,500 |
Cottonwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $548 | $1,890 |
Cottonwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,150 | $1,790 |
Cottonwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $1,350 | $1,695 |
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Cheapest Available Cottonwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottonwood, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at RC Square Apartments in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood priced from $625. Wildwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottonwood apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RC Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $625 |
Wildwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Bethel On Bryant | Renville - 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
The Rock Apartments | GF: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
The Nexus | 233 - Studio B/1 BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
1505 Becker Ave SE | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Briarwood Estates | 901 Pearl Ave | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Suite Liv'n - Marshall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Red Skye Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Nyberg Apartments 55+ | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN and Nearby
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Red Skye Lofts in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Cottonwood apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Thunder Hawk starting at $1,575 with a $1.28 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Red Skye Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Thunder Hawk | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
202 Hudson Ave, Unit 4 | 202 Hudson Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Somerset Properties | Three Bedroom A - By The Lake | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Briarwood Estates | 901D Briarwood | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Nyberg Apartments 55+ | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
RC Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Suite Liv'n Willmar | 3-bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
1505 Becker Ave SE | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
1517 Becker Ave SE | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Getting Around Cottonwood, MN
Walk Score®
6 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 The Nexus listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottonwood Apartment is $645 at Wildwood 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 $625 at RC Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1301 24th St NW and starts from $1,150.
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