Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN from $900 (40 Rentals)

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Colonial Apartments
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$935
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$925
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$10
Total Monthly Price
$935
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Colonial Apartments

417-423 27th St NERochester, MN 55906
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Civic Square Apartments
$1,092 - $3,006
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$1,092 - $3,006
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$1,092 - $3,006
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Civic Square Apartments

101 Civic Center Dr NERochester, MN 55906
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The Manor at Med City
$1,285 - $1,690
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$60
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$1,285 - $1,690
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The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Rosewater
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$1,398 - $2,843
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$1,309 - $2,754
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$89
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$1,398 - $2,843
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The Rosewater

1155 Felty Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Kascade Place Apartments
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$1,460 - $1,710
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$1,425 - $1,675
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$35
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$1,460 - $1,710
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Kascade Place Apartments

6520 Clarkia Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Beacon
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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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The Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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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 Eastwood Manors in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $900. The Gates of Rochester in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastwood Manors1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$925
Colonial Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$935
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$945
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesOHara1BR,1BA$985
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1,020
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,049
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,117
EastGate ApartmentsS1-60Studio,1BA$1,166
Civic Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 602 Sq.Ft.1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, MN and Nearby

As of September 10, 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 $1,595 with a $1.17 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$1.17
The Riverview3bed/2bathroom3BR,2BA$1.27
Colonial Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.17
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$1.30
Winchester Apartments & TownhomesOHara1BR,1BA$1.41
Eastwood Manors1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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40 / 100

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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 EastGate Apartments listed at $1,166.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $900 at Eastwood Manors.

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 $935 at Colonial 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 $1,135.

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