
Cheap Homes for Rent in Excelsior, MN from $1,000 (9 Rentals)
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912 9th Ave S

935-911 11th Ave S
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1011 11th Ave S

908 9th Ave S

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4470 Denbigh Rd

2730 Orchard Ln

7541 Villa Ct
Excelsior - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!
Excelsior, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Excelsior?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Excelsior 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,217 | $1,300 | $5,400 |
Excelsior 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,446 | $1,525 | $7,500 |
Excelsior 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,513 | $2,650 | $4,395 |
Excelsior 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,063 | $2,775 | $8,500 |
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Cheapest Available Excelsior Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Excelsior, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Dockside Apartments on Lake Minnetonka in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,070. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dockside Apartments on Lake Minnetonka | The Reflection | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Christmas Lake Manor Apartments | One Bathroom/ One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Hunters Ridge | Crystal | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, MN and Nearby
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Excelsior area is the $1.61 price per square foot The Stratford Lodge Townhome Model at Stratford Wood in the in the Glen Lake neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Excelsior apartment is the 1A Model at Lake Hazeltine Woods starting at $1,999 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Laketown Colonial Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Excelsior apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stratford Wood | The Stratford Lodge Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
Lake Hazeltine Woods | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Gateway Place Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Quail Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Langdon Lake Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Chanhassen Village | 2BR 1BA-U | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Powers Ridge Rental Condos | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Harbor District Apartments | Lakeside One Bedroom with Bosch W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Dockside Apartments on Lake Minnetonka | The Marina | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Christmas Lake Manor Apartments | One Bathroom/ One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Excelsior
What type of rentals are currently available in Excelsior?
There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Excelsior, MN with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,395. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Excelsior ranging from $1,096 to $8,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Excelsior?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Excelsior ranges from $1,096 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,080.
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