Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elk River, MN from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Clear Sky
$573 - $2,047
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Clear Sky

10730 175th AveElk River, MN 55330
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Evans Meadows
$1,709 - $3,509
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$1,705 - $3,505
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$1,709 - $3,509
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Evans Meadows

341 Evans Ave NWElk River, MN 55330
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Dove Tree Apartments
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$1,750
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$1,750

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Dove Tree Apartments

1105 Lions Park DrElk River, MN 55330
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Granite Shores
$1,850 - $1,880
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$1,805 - $1,835
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$45

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$1,850 - $1,880
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

Granite Shores

633 Main StElk River, MN 55330
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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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Pineview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

23 3rd 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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Jackson Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Place

316 Jackson Ave NWElk River, MN 55330
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Elk Ridge Lodge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Ridge Lodge

19522 Holt St NWElk River, MN 55330
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property at 17130 Nixon St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17130 Nixon St

Elk RiverMN55330
property at 22167 156th St NW

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

22167 156th St NW

Elk RiverMN55330
property at 17127 Polk St NW

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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17127 Polk St NW

Elk RiverMN55330
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Elk River Senior Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk River Senior Living

11124 183rd Cir NWElk River, MN 55330
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property at 16190 71st Ln NE

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

16190 71st Ln NE

OtsegoMN55330
property at 860 Independence Dr

$1,799 - $1,850

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$1,799

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$1,799

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860 Independence Dr

Big LakeMN55309
property at 4165 Orleans Dr NE

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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4165 Orleans Dr NE

Saint MichaelMN55376
property at 7224 147th Terrace NW

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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property at 23345 Yucca St NW

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 12

23345 Yucca St NW

St FrancisMN55070
property at 599 William St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

599 William St

Big LakeMN55309

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property at 7279 147 Ln NW

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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7279 147 Ln NW

RamseyMN55303

Elk River, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elk River, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026

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$2,047$57335

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. Jackson Hills Apartments in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. 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
Jackson Hills ApartmentsThe Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,189
The Delta ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Lions Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1,395
Dove Terrace2 Bedroom A - 8712BR,1BA$1,425
Dove Tree Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$1,750
Evans MeadowsTimberwolf1BR,1BA$1,819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elk River, MN

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elk River area is the $1.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath A Model at Dove Tree Apartments in the in the Twin Lakes Estates neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Elk River apartment is the 11755 191 1/2 Ave NW Model at 11755 191 1/2 Ave NW, Unit #302 starting at $1,300 with a $1.29 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.
Dove Tree Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$1.51
11755 191 1/2 Ave NW, Unit #30211755 191 1/2 Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.29
Lions Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/ One Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Dove Terrace2 Bedroom A - 8712BR,1BA$1.64
Evans MeadowsTimberwolf1BR,1BA$2.15
The Delta ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96
Jackson Hills ApartmentsThe Bunker - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio ,1BA$2.29
Elk River Lodge and ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02

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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 $1,819.

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

The cheapest apartment in Elk River is Jackson Hills Apartments which is listed at $1,269, while the average apartment in Elk River costs $2,047.

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 4 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 $1,021 which is $1,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elk River.

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