Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elk River, MN from $800 (18 Rentals)
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Elk River, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elk River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elk River Studio Apartments | $1,059 | $895 | $1,245 |
Elk River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $853 | $3,640 |
Elk River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $988 | $3,810 |
Elk River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,395 | $2,750 |
Elk River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $2,200 | $2,899 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elk River, MN
Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Twin Lakes Estates | $3,170 | $853 | 22 |
Cheapest Available Elk River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elk River, MN is a 3 Beds unit found at Clear Sky in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood priced from $818. Pineview Apartments in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $853. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elk River apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clear Sky | Meridian | 3BR,2BA | $818 |
Pineview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
Elk River Lodge and Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Elk Ridge Lodge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
School Place Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elk River, MN
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elk River area is the $1.80 price per square foot Meadows Model at Evans Meadows in the in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Elk River apartment is the 11755 191 1/2 Ave NW Model at 11755 191 1/2 Ave NW, Unit #204 starting at $1,200 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Evans Meadows | Meadows | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
11755 191 1/2 Ave NW, Unit #204 | 11755 191 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Lions Park Apartments | Two Bedroom/ One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Clear Sky | Sunrise | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Dove Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Lake Orono Estates | 2BR 1BA Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Pineview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Delta Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Jackson Hills | Pebble Creek - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Elk Ridge Lodge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Getting Around Elk River, MN
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elk River?
The cheapest apartment in Elk River is Pineview Apartments which is listed at $853, while the average apartment in Elk River costs $3,170.
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 1 regular apartments in Elk River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elk River?
Cheap apartments in Elk River have an average cost of $652 which is $2,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elk River.
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