Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN from $800 (34 Rentals)

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The Marion Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Marion Apartments

1600 Marion Rd 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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The Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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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 Studio unit found at The Beacon in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $900. Winchester Apartments & Townhomes in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BeaconMicro StudioStudio,1BA$900
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesOHara1BR,1BA$985
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1,020
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,049
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
EastGate ApartmentsS1-60Studio,1BA$1,166
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,190
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,225
The RosewaterYarrow1BR,1BA$1,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN and Nearby

As of July 27, 2025 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 Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,600 with a $1.18 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.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
The Riverview3bed/2bathroom3BR,2BA$1.35
Falcon Heights Townhomes1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Plus Den2BR,1.5BA$1.61
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
Civic Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 883 Sq. Ft.2BR,2BA$1.66
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.17
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesOHara1BR,1BA$1.41
The Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.54

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Getting Around Elgin, MN

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16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $985 at Winchester Apartments & Townhomes.

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 $1,020 at Olympik Village Apartments.

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 $1,359.

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