Cheap Apartments for Rent near Elgin, MN from $800 (36 Rentals)

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The Gates of Rochester
$1,006 - $1,396
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$940 - $1,330
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The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Essex Place
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$1,025 - $1,805
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$945 - $1,725
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$80

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$1,025 - $1,805
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Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,075 - $1,615
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$1,020 - $1,560
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,090 - $1,445
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$1,005 - $1,360
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Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Silver Lake Crossing
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$1,250 - $2,750
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$1,250 - $2,750

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$1,250 - $2,750
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Silver Lake Crossing

28 7th St NERochester, MN 55906
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The Manor at Med City
$1,360 - $1,765
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$135

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$1,360 - $1,765
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The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Riverview
Rent Specials
$1,425 - $1,675
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$1,345 - $1,595
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$80

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$1,425 - $1,675
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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The Lodge at Overland
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$1,488 - $3,971
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$1,415 - $3,898
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The Lodge at Overland

6635 Lodge View Rd NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Rosewater
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$1,496 - $2,626
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$1,406 - $2,536
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The Rosewater

1155 Felty Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Colonial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

417-423 27th St NERochester, MN 55906
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property at 2604 4th Ave NE

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2604 4th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906
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The Beacon
Studio Apartments

The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

1225 20th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Green Arbor Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Arbor Commons

1820-1858 37th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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The Midtown Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Midtown Apartments

204 13th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 1513 2nd St NE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1513 2nd St NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 1872 Deerhaven Ln NE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1872 Deerhaven Ln NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 220 Broadway Ave S

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

220 Broadway Ave S

RochesterMN55904
property at 5916 Sandcherry Pl NW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 11

5916 Sandcherry Pl NW

RochesterMN55901
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1st Avenue Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1st Avenue Flats

400 1st Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Lofts at Mayo Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Mayo Park

123 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Elgin, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Essex Place in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood priced from $1,025. Olympik Village Apartments in the North Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,025
Olympik Village ApartmentsZeus1BR,1BA$1,090
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The Gates of RochesterFitzgerald3BR,2BA$1,311
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,360
The Lodge at OverlandDurango1BR,1BA$1,488
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,490
EastGate ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1,490
The Quarters4 Bedroom A4BR,2BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN and Nearby

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 x 2 Model at River Glen in the in the North Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at 318 Commons starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Glen3 x 23BR,2BA$1.19
318 Commons4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.50
Georgetowne Homes2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.28
Essex PlaceThree Bedroom - Falcon3BR,2BA$1.51
Haven Apartments2 X 12BR,1BA$1.63
EastGate ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.46
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
The Gates of RochesterFitzgerald3BR,2BA$1.35
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Olympik Village ApartmentsZeus1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $1,025 at Essex Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is starting from $1,125 at Homestead Village Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Essex Place and starts from $1,250.

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