Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ely, MN from $495 (34 Rentals)

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property at 105 N 6th Ave W
$525

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Base Rent$525

Total Monthly Price$525
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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105 N 6th Ave W

VirginiaMN55792
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Park Apartments
$550 - $625

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Base Rent$550 - $625

Total Monthly Price$550 - $625
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Apartments

222 Adams AveEveleth, MN 55734
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property at 109 3rd Ave
$624

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Base Rent$624

Total Monthly Price$624
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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109 3rd Ave

BoveyMN55709
property at 516 1st St N
$695

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Base Rent$695

Total Monthly Price$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1

516 1st St N

VirginiaMN55792

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Meadowview Apartments
$700 - $750

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Base Rent$700 - $750

Total Monthly Price$700 - $750
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meadowview Apartments

3505 9th Ave WHibbing, MN 55746
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5739 Marble Ave
$750 - $1,100

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Base Rent$750 - $1,100

Total Monthly Price$750 - $1,100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5739 Marble Ave

5739 Marble AveMountain Iron, MN 55768
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The Acres on Arrowhead
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$750 - $2,295

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Base Rent$750 - $2,295

Total Monthly Price$750 - $2,295
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Acres on Arrowhead

3425 Eischen CtDuluth, MN 55811
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Marlin Manor
$820 - $1,000

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Base Rent$820 - $1,000

Total Monthly Price$820 - $1,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Marlin Manor

206 4th Ave SVirginia, MN 55792
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Park Villa Apartments
$950 - $1,450

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Base Rent$950 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,450
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Villa Apartments

8515 Parkvilla DrMountain Iron, MN 55768
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Mount Royal Apartment
$1,000 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,600
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Mount Royal Apartment

11-15 Elizabeth StDuluth, MN 55803
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Eastview Apartments
$1,030 - $1,225

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Base Rent$1,030 - $1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,030 - $1,225
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

Eastview Apartments

100 N Van Buren AveEveleth, MN 55734
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Mount Royal Manor
$1,175 - $1,525

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,525

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12 Month Lease Term
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Mount Royal Manor

100 Elizabeth StDuluth, MN 55803
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property at 1220 13th Ave E
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

1220 13th Ave E

HibbingMN55746

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property at 214 1st St N
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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214 1st St N

VirginiaMN55792
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The Androy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Androy Apartments

2010 5th Ave EHibbing, MN 55746
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Alice Nettell Towers
Studio Apartments

Alice Nettell Towers

550 N 3rd AveVirginia, MN 55792
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property at 218 2nd St N
$865

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Base Rent$865

Total Monthly Price$865
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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218 2nd St N

VirginiaMN55792
property at 707 1/2 S 5th Ave
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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707 1/2 S 5th Ave

VirginiaMN55792
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Gunflint Vue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gunflint Vue

861 5th Ave WGrand Marais, MN 55604
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property at 525 Pierce St
$1,075

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Base Rent$1,075

Total Monthly Price$1,075
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

525 Pierce St

EvelethMN55734
property at 3748 4th Ave E
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3748 4th Ave E

HibbingMN55746

Ely, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ely Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ely, MN is a Studio unit found at 115 3rd St S priced from $495. Laurentian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ely apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
115 3rd St SStudio/EfficiencyStudio, 1BA$495
Laurentian ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$600
Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$625
Meadowview Apartments1 Bdr-Market Rate1BR, 1BA$700
Mountain Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$701
Deering Manor - Section 8: 62+ ,Handicapped,Deering Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR, 1BA$715
Silverwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$793
Alexander Baker Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$821
Meadowbrook Apartments2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$895
5739 Marble Ave2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ely, MN and Nearby

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ely area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3A - 3 Bedroom Model at Park Villa Apartments starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Ely apartment is the 2 Bed + 1 Bath Model at Meadowbrook Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.90 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ely apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Villa Apartments3A - 3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.25
Meadowbrook Apartments2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.90
Ivy Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.05
Alexander Baker Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.94
5739 Marble Ave2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.13
Meadowview Apartments2 Bdr - Subsidized1BR, 1BA$1.19
Silverwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.30
Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.04
Deering Manor - Section 8: 62+ ,Handicapped,Deering Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR, 1BA$1.22
Laurentian ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ely Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ely Apartment is $600 at Laurentian Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ely is starting from $625 at Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ely Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ely Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Villa Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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