
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mendota Heights Neighborhood of Eagan, MN from $600 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mendota Heights area of Eagan.


The Haven at Eagandale

Lemay Lake Apartments

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Bayberry Place

Fox Ridge Estates

Ballantrae Apartments

Eagan Heights Apartments

Glen Pond Addition

The Pointe at Cedar Grove

Surrey Gardens Apartments
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Forest Ridge Townhomes

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Eagan Place

Town Centre

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Aspenwoods Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

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3810 Ballantrae Rd, Unit 608, Unit 608

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CV2

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Promenade Oaks

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The Flats at Cedar Grove
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Alden Pond

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Juniper Meadows

Parkside

CityVue Apartments

1903 Silver Bell Rd

1887 Silver Bell Rd

Treehouse

The Wellington Senior Living 55+

The Communities of River Crossing

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Shepard Terrace
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Norfolk Place Apartments

Lexington Heights

Heights of Mendota Apartments 55+

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The Riverwood

Sibley Manor Apartments

Rivercliff Apartments

Davern Park Apartments

Marjon Terrace

Highland Court Apartments

Edgecumbe Terrace
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Upper Post Flats

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River Crossing

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Mendota Heights, Eagan, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mendota Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Heights Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $971 | $2,179 |
| Mendota Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $626 | $2,700 |
| Mendota Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,246 | $4,400 |
| Mendota Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,998 | $2,717 |
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Cheapest Available Mendota Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mendota Heights area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Treehouse priced from $971. The Haven at Eagandale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Mendota Heights apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treehouse | Discovery - Studio | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| The Haven at Eagandale | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Marjon Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Bayberry Place | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Glen Pond | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Communities of River Crossing | The Snelling - Income Restrictions Apply (50% U... | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| South Highland | Kennedy | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| The Wellington Senior Living 55+ | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Ballantrae Apartments | Wescott - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendota Heights, MN
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mendota Heights area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 BR MAPLE Model at Lexington Heights in the in the Lexington Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Mendota Heights apartment is the 2 BR, 1 BA Model at Forest Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,630 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Terra Glenn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mendota Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lexington Heights | 2 BR MAPLE | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Forest Ridge Townhomes | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Eagan Place | The Gadwall | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Haven at Eagandale | The Oasis | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Lemay Lake Apartments | Sandpiper | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Adeline Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Marjon Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Davern Park Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| South Highland | Kennedy | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mendota Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mendota Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mendota Heights is under $1,170.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mendota Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Mendota Heights is Davern Park Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Mendota Heights costs $2,287.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mendota Heights?
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 10 regular apartments in Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights?
Cheap apartments in Mendota Heights have an average cost of $277 which is $2,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mendota Heights.
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