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Ely, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ely Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ely, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowview Apartments priced from $700. Mountain Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ely apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowview Apartments1 Bdr-Market Rate1BR,1BA$700
Mountain Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$701
Alice Nettell Towers1 BedroomStudio,$741

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ely, MN and Nearby

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ely area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom- 1 Bath In Unit Laundry & Storage Unit Model at Ridgewood Apartments in the in the Duluth Heights neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Ely apartment is the Duluth 3 bed 2 bath L Model at The Acres on Arrowhead Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. 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.
Ridgewood Apartments2 Bedroom- 1 Bath In Unit Laundry & Storage Unit2BR,1BA$1.55
The Acres on Arrowhead ApartmentsDuluth 3 bed 2 bath L3BR,2BA$2.12
AeryTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.92
Pine Manor Townhouses2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Alice Nettell Towers1 BedroomStudio ,$0.99
Marlin ManorMarlin Manor, 2 bed, 1 bath.2BR,1BA$1.17
Meadowbrook Apartments1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Meadowview Apartments2 Bdr - Subsidized1BR,1BA$1.19
Deering Manor - Section 8: 62+ ,Handicapped,Deering Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR,1BA$1.58
Mountain Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ely

What type of rentals are currently available in Ely?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Ely, MN with pricing that ranges from $585 to $3,713. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ely ranging from $900 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ely?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ely ranges from $900 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,705.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ely?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ely range from $832 to $3,713, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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