Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elk River, MN from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Elk Ridge Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Ridge Manor

847 Freeport Ave NWElk River, MN 55330
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Pullman Place Cooperative
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pullman Place Cooperative

17155 Quincy St NWElk River, MN 55330
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Elk Ridges Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Ridges Estates

11755 191 1/2 Ave NWElk River, MN 55330
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School Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

School Place Apartments

1179 School Dr NWElk River, MN 55330
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Elk River, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elk River, MN

Pricing Updated: 01/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Elk River, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elk River Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Twin Lakes Estates$1,987$55636

Cheapest Available Elk River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elk River, MN is a Studio unit found at Elk River Lodge and Apartments in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood priced from $845. River Garden Apartments in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $948. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elk River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elk River Lodge and ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
River Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
Jackson Hills ApartmentsThe Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elk River, MN

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elk River area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Granite Shores in the in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Elk River apartment is the Two Bedroom/ One Bath Model at Lions Park Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elk River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Granite Shores2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
Lions Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Dove Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.57
Evans MeadowsElk1BR,1BA$2.02
Rivers Edge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04
River Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
The Delta ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96
Jackson Hills ApartmentsThe Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio ,1BA$2.29
Elk River Lodge and ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elk River Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elk River?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elk River is under $2,120.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elk River?

The cheapest apartment in Elk River is River Garden Apartments which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Elk River costs $1,987.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elk River?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Elk River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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