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

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property at 119 2nd St

$750

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$750

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$750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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119 2nd St, Unit #3

119 2nd St
EvansvilleMN56326
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605 30th Ave W, Unit #5
$800
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$800

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Studio Apartment Available Now

605 30th Ave W, Unit #5

605 30th Ave WAlexandria, MN 56308
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property at 221 6th Ave E

$815

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$815

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$815

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

221 6th Ave E

AlexandriaMN56308

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Granite Manor/Runestone
$953 - $1,763
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$945 - $1,755
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$953 - $1,763
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Granite Manor/Runestone

4727 Arbor Crossing SEAlexandria, MN 56308
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Pheasant Run
$969 - $1,394
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$950 - $1,375
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$19

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$969 - $1,394
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

Pheasant Run

825 34th Ave EAlexandria, MN 56308
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Osakis Community Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Osakis Community Manor

480 W Main StOsakis, MN 56360
Senior Living
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Miltona Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miltona Apartments

124 4th AveMiltona, MN 56354
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Maple Leaf Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Leaf Manor

101 4th StBrandon, MN 56315
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1504 & 1508 Jefferson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1504 & 1508 Jefferson St

1504-1508 Jefferson StAlexandria, MN 56308
Student Housing
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CourtYard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CourtYard Apartments

1420 Jefferson StAlexandria, MN 56308
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Valley ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Twenty08 ApartmentsA.1 TIFStudio,1BA$820
10th Avenue Apartments1873 - Studio/1BAStudio,1BA$850
Trailside Apartments - 55+ CommunityCOWDREY STUDIO - AVAILABLE FALL 2026!Studio,1BA$923
Runestone Grand Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$935
McKay Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Lincoln ApartmentsLincoln Apartments2BR,1BA$995
Lakewood Apartments2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Broadway Garden Estates1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1223 5th Ave E3Bedroom/1Bath3BR,1BA$1.04
Granite Manor/Runestone2 Bedrooms, 2 full, 4727 Arbor Xing SE2BR,2BA$1.47
Westfield Apartments2 bed 2 bath Bld 1&22BR,2BA$1.46
Broadway Garden Estates1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Runestone Grand Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Lakewood Apartments2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The Legacy of Alexandria1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Central LakesB.4 (Plus Den)1BR,1BA$1.64
Bridgewater Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.68
McKay Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,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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