Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forbes, MN from $600 (29 Rentals)

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Studio Apartments

Alice Nettell Towers

550 N 3rd AveVirginia, MN 55792
Senior Living
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property at 1 N Maddy St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1 N Maddy St

McGregorMN55760
property at 409 N 1st St

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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409 N 1st St

KeewatinMN55753
property at 617 E 8th St

$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

617 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 315 2nd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

315 2nd St

BoveyMN55709

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property at 3947 E Calvary Rd

$1,225

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$1,225

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Available Jun 1

3947 E Calvary Rd

DuluthMN55803

Forbes, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forbes Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forbes, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowview Apartments priced from $700. 5739 Marble Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forbes apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowview Apartments1 Bdr-Market Rate1BR,1BA$700
5739 Marble Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Silverwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$793
Canal ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$800
Meadowbrook Apartments2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Deering Manor - Section 8: 62+ ,Handicapped,Deering Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR,1BA$927
Hilltop ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Ivy Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$958
Eastview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,010
The Acres on Arrowhead llUnit A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forbes, MN and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forbes area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Tropicana Apartments in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Forbes 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 Forbes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tropicana Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.42
Meadowbrook Apartments2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.90
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.22
Ivy Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
5739 Marble Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Eastview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Silverwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forbes Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forbes?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forbes is at Canal Apartments listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forbes Apartment is $700 at Meadowview Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forbes is starting from $750 at Meadowview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Forbes Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forbes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Acres on Arrowhead ll and starts from $2,195.

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