Cheap Apartments for Rent in Detroit Lakes, MN from $400 (72 Rentals)

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Silver Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Birch

303 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Jackson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Apartments

1210 Jackson AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Marigold Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marigold Apartments

110 Union St EDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Lakeview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

1333 Madison AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Riverplace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverplace

1215 Long AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Norby Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norby Flats

823 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501

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Long Lake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Long Lake Apartments

1710 Brainard BlvdDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Apex Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Townhomes

1402-1412 Apex CtDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Richwood Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Richwood Heights

200-278 Heights Ridge LnDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Union Square Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Union Square Apartments

405 Andrews AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Stonebrook III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebrook III

226 Stone Creek DrDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Stonebrook Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments

304 Pelican River RdDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Sunset Ridge Apartments
$1,210 - $1,355
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$1,150 - $1,295
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sunset Ridge Apartments

2387-2467 Pioneer RdFergus Falls, MN 56537
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Page House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Page House

221 E Cavour AveFergus Falls, MN 56537
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Goldenwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goldenwood

1145 Friberg AveFergus Falls, MN 56537
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Silverleaf Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silverleaf Apartments

124 E Summit AveFergus Falls, MN 56537
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Detroit Lakes, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Detroit Lakes Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Detroit Lakes, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Jeannie Anne Apartments priced from $595. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Detroit Lakes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jeannie Anne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$595
Riverside Apartments911 studiosStudio,1BA$695
Valley Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$813
Cascade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$898
Spruce Place Apartments2 Bedroom | Laurel Place2BR,1BA$900
Colonial Village ApartmentsColonial: 2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$940
Huntington Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
The Fairways1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
Waterstone Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,070
Rail 10 Apartments and LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Detroit Lakes, MN and Nearby

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Detroit Lakes area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath Model at Easten Townhomes in the starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Detroit Lakes apartment is the Mason Model at JP Place starting at $1,525 with a $1.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Detroit Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Easten Townhomes2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.86
JP PlaceMason3BR,2BA$1.31
Campus View Historic Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19
Waterstone Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Horizon Shores Estates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Spruce Place Apartments2 Bedroom | Laurel Place2BR,1BA$1.01
Colonial Village ApartmentsColonial: 2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$1.11
Huntington Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Jeannie Anne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Cascade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Detroit Lakes Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Detroit Lakes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Detroit Lakes Apartment is $813 at Valley Pines Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Detroit Lakes is starting from $595 at Jeannie Anne Apartments.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.