Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN from $400 (32 Rentals)

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property at 200 S 4th St

$550

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$550

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200 S 4th St

MarshallMN56258
property at 408 Park Ave

$650

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$650

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$650

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408 Park Ave

MadisonMN56256
property at 1106 Becker Ave SW

$675 - $1,300

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$675

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$675

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1106 Becker Ave SW

WillmarMN56201
property at 1173 Dewey St

$692

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$692

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1173 Dewey St

WabassoMN56293
property at 808 Evergreen Ave

$700

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$700

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808 Evergreen Ave

OliviaMN56277
property at 701 N 7th St

$705

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$705

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701 N 7th St

OliviaMN56277
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Suite Liv'N - Willmar
$745 - $1,295
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$745 - $1,295

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Suite Liv'N - Willmar

1373 24th St NWWillmar, MN 56201
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122 N 3rd St, Unit 2
$800
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122 N 3rd St, Unit 2

122 N 3rd StMarshall, MN 56258
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330 4th St SW
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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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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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Bethel On Bryant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel On Bryant

419-427 Bryant Ave NWRenville, MN 56284
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property at 308 S 3rd St

$730

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308 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
property at 316 S 3rd St

$730

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$730

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316 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
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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 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 $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottonwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$625
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$715
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$725
Suite Liv'N - WillmarStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$745
Suite Liv'n - MarshallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Red Skye Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1505 Becker Ave SE1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Somerset PropertiesTwo Bedroom A - By The Lake2BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, MN and Nearby

As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood area is the $1.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Thunder Hawk in the starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Cottonwood apartment is the 2404 3rd Ave SE Model at 2404 3rd Ave SE, Unit A starting at $1,430 with a $1.24 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.
Thunder HawkThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.28
2404 3rd Ave SE, Unit A2404 3rd Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.24
Valleyside Townhomes2BR/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Sterling Manor ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Nyberg Apartments 55+2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$0.93
1505 Becker Ave SE1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
122 N 3rd St, Unit 2122 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $715 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 Suite Liv'N - Willmar and starts from $1,150.

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