Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN from $900 (35 Rentals)

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Essex Place
$970 - $1,720
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$970 - $1,720

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$970 - $1,720
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Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Gates of Rochester
$999 - $1,539
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$940 - $1,480
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$59

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$999 - $1,539
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The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,085 - $1,210
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$1,005 - $1,130
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$80

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$1,085 - $1,210
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,105 - $1,625
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$1,055 - $1,575
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$50

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$1,105 - $1,625
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 11

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Quarters
$1,295 - $1,495
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$1,295 - $1,495

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$1,295 - $1,495
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Quarters

826 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Riverview
$1,345 - $1,620
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$1,345 - $1,620

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$1,345 - $1,620
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The Riverview

211 1st 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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Georgetowne Homes
$1,420 - $1,795
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$1,420 - $1,795

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$1,420 - $1,795
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Georgetowne Homes

2670 Georgetowne Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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Flats on 4th
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$1,475 - $3,300
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$1,475 - $3,300

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$1,475 - $3,300
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Flats on 4th

412 SE 3rd AveRochester, MN 55904
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The Rosewater
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$1,491 - $2,286
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$1,401 - $2,196
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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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The Meadows Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

1225 20th St SERochester, MN 55904
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The Beacon
Studio Apartments

The Beacon

431 3rd Ave 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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$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
property at 3607 10th Ln NW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

3607 10th Ln NW

RochesterMN55901
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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 366 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 12

366 Elton Hills Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
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1st Avenue Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1st Avenue Flats

400 1st Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 2

2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 1732 2nd Ave SE

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1732 2nd Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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property at 707 11th Ave NE

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

707 11th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 4214 13th Ave NW

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4214 13th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
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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 $970. The Beacon in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$970
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
EastGate ApartmentsA1-501BR,1BA$1,096
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,129
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1,170
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,285
The Quarters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,295
The Gates of RochesterFitzgerald3BR,2BA$1,304
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN and Nearby

As of May 24, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,620 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
River Glen3 x 23BR,2BA$1.19
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Essex PlaceThree Bedroom - Falcon3BR,2BA$1.46
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
The Quarters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
The Gates of RochesterFitzgerald3BR,2BA$1.34
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.34
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
EastGate ApartmentsA1-501BR,1BA$1.60

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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 $970 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 $1,270.

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