Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN from $800 (29 Rentals)

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The Gates of Rochester
Rent Specials
$989 - $1,524
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$930 - $1,465
Required Monthly Fees
$59

Total Monthly Price
$989 - $1,524
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,065 - $1,305
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$985 - $1,225
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,065 - $1,305
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Civic Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,092 - $3,639
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$1,092 - $3,639

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$1,092 - $3,639
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,200 - $1,590
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$1,150 - $1,540
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,200 - $1,590
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Manor at Med City
Rent Specials
$1,360 - $1,765
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$1,225 - $1,630
Required Monthly Fees
$135

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$1,360 - $1,765
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Rosewater
Rent Specials
$1,376 - $2,473
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$1,286 - $2,383
Required Monthly Fees
$90

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$1,376 - $2,473
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Rosewater

1155 Felty Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Beacon
Studio Apartments

The Beacon

431 3rd 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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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

1225 20th St SERochester, MN 55904
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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 2011 Viking Dr NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2011 Viking Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 1302 12th Ave NW

$1,350

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$1,350

Total Monthly Price
$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1302 12th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901

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property at 3422 19th Ave NW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3422 19th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901

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 Eastwood Manor Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $850. The Gates of Rochester in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$989
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$995
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,049
EastGate ApartmentsS1-60Studio,1BA$1,096
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The Riverview1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Olympik Village ApartmentsApollo3BR,2BA$1,305
River Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic in the in the Downtown Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,395 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North Rochester 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.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Olympik Village ApartmentsApollo3BR,2BA$1.13
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
The Riverview1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.60
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Canary1BR,1BA$1.59
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$1.39
Eastwood Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elgin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elgin is at The Beacon listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $850 at Eastwood Manor Apartments.

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 $875 at Eastwood Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Olympik Village Apartments and starts from $1,305.

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