
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, MN from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Central Lakes

119 2nd St, Unit #3

McKay Apartments

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605 30th Ave W, Unit #5

221 6th Ave E

Twenty08 Apartments
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10th Avenue Apartments

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Westfield Apartments

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Trailside Apartments - 55+ Community

Runestone Grand Apartments

Lakewood Apartments

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10187 County Rd 82 SE, Unit 1
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Granite Manor/Runestone

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Pheasant Run

Lincoln Apartments

East Side Stories Apartments

Osakis Community Manor

KMA - Highland Terrace Apartments

Heritage Apartments - Osakis
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Miltona Apartments

Maple Leaf Manor

1504 & 1508 Jefferson St

Deer Ridge Townhomes

CourtYard Apartments

The Overlook Apartments

Condamera Apartments
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Douglas County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $775 | $1,355 |
| Douglas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $710 | $1,953 |
| Douglas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $875 | $2,904 |
| Douglas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,200 | $2,055 |
| Douglas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,795 | $2,155 |
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Cheapest Available Douglas County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Douglas County, MN is a Studio unit found at North Valley Apartments priced from $700. Twenty08 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Douglas County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Twenty08 Apartments | A.1 TIF | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| 10th Avenue Apartments | 1873 - Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Trailside Apartments - 55+ Community | COWDREY STUDIO - AVAILABLE FALL 2026! | Studio,1BA | $923 |
| Runestone Grand Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| McKay Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lincoln Apartments | Lincoln Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lakewood Apartments | 2 BD/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Broadway Garden Estates | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas County, MN
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Douglas County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3Bedroom/1Bath Model at 1223 5th Ave E in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Douglas County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 full, 4727 Arbor Xing SE Model at Granite Manor/Runestone starting at $1,553 with a $1.47 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 5th Ave E | 3Bedroom/1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Granite Manor/Runestone | 2 Bedrooms, 2 full, 4727 Arbor Xing SE | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Westfield Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath Bld 1&2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Broadway Garden Estates | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Runestone Grand Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Lakewood Apartments | 2 BD/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Legacy of Alexandria | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Central Lakes | B.4 (Plus Den) | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Bridgewater Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| McKay Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas County is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas County?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas County is North Valley Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Douglas County costs $1,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Douglas County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Douglas County?
Cheap apartments in Douglas County have an average cost of $208 which is $1,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas County.
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