Cheap Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, MN from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Excelsior Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Lake

500-520 Linden StExcelsior, MN 55331
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Tonkaway Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tonkaway Apartments

818 Third AveExcelsior, MN 55331
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Lake Jonathan Flats
$1,383 - $2,003
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$1,375 - $1,995
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$1,383 - $2,003
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Lake Jonathan Flats

3000 N Chestnut StChaska, MN 55318
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The Ellie
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$1,434 - $3,380
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$1,359 - $3,305
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$75

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$1,434 - $3,380
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The Ellie

8075 Eden Prairie RdEden Prairie, MN 55347
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Venue
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$1,477 - $3,445
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$1,472 - $3,440
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$1,477 - $3,445
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Venue

541 W 78th StChanhassen, MN 55317
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Excelsior, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Excelsior Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Excelsior, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Shoreline Place in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,059. Christmas Lake Manor Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Excelsior apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba2BR,1BA$1,059
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Stratford WoodTimberland1BR,1BA$1,102
Hunters RidgeCrystalStudio,1BA$1,105
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1,120
Langdon Lake Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Minnetonka EdgewaterNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Chanhassen Village2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1,280
Sterling Ponds ApartmentsSenior 1A1BR,1BA$1,320
Harbor District ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, MN and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Excelsior area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Mist on Lake Minnetonka in the in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood starting from $3,260. The second greatest value Excelsior apartment is the Windsor Model at Saddlewood Park Townhomes starting at $2,350 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Glen Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Excelsior apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Mist on Lake Minnetonka2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.74
Saddlewood Park TownhomesWindsor3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Lake Hazeltine Woods1A1BR,1BA$1.67
Gateway Place Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Chanhassen Village2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.34
Langdon Lake Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Harbor District ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba (updated)2BR,1BA$1.60
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1.60
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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52 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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51 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Excelsior Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Excelsior?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Excelsior is at Hunters Ridge listed at $1,105.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Excelsior Apartment is $1,080 at Christmas Lake Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Excelsior is starting from $1,059 at Shoreline Place.

What is the most affordable Excelsior Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Excelsior Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake Susan Apartments and starts from $2,152.

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