Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellendale, MN from $400 (39 Rentals)

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West Lake Meadows
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$1,125 - $1,595
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West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NWOwatonna, MN 55060
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The Pearl
$1,140 - $1,690
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$1,100 - $1,650
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$40

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$1,140 - $1,690
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Pearl

130 E Pearl StOwatonna, MN 55060
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Parkview Place
$1,160 - $1,460
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$1,045 - $1,345
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$115

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$1,160 - $1,460
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkview Place

303 27th St SWAustin, MN 55912
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property at 214 W College St

$650

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$650

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$650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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214 W College St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 702 E Main St

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007

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property at 207 E 4th St

$875

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$875

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$875

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 3

207 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 121 Clinton St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Clinton St

AustinMN55912
property at 1506 7th St SE

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1506 7th St SE

AustinMN55912
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204 3rd Ave SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

204 3rd Ave SE

204 3rd Ave SEMedford, MN 55049
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property at 121 Main St S

$900 - $1,200

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$900

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
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909 E Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 262 S Pearl St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 4

262 S Pearl St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 240 E Rice St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

240 E Rice St

OwatonnaMN55060

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Academy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

706 E Academy StOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 3

1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1206 10th St NE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1206 10th St NE

AustinMN55912

Ellendale, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ellendale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellendale, MN is a Studio unit found at CityView Apartments priced from $650. Skye Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Skye Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$790
F and H Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
A-Lea ApartmentsB and C Buildings1BR,1BA$900
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$940
Four Seasons ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$975
AireStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,020
Town's Edge Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1,035
Clifton Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellendale, MN and Nearby

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellendale area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Ellendale apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apartments on Mound starting at $1,420 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skye Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Apartments on MoundTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Heritage Bluff Apartments LLC2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Radel CourtC2BR,1BA$1.46
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Hillside ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellendale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ellendale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ellendale is at CityView Apartments listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellendale Apartment is $745 at CityView Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ellendale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellendale is starting from $865 at CityView Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ellendale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Four Seasons Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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