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Forest Lake, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Lake, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Westview Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,099. Autumn Hills Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,110
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Arbor View ApartmentsOne Bedroom 3-011BR,1BA$1,165
Alpine Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, MN

As of August 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Lake area is the $1.84 price per square foot Willow Model at Timber Ridge in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Forest Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom/2 Bath B Model at Forest Creek starting at $2,495 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timber RidgeWillow3BR,2BA$1.84
Forest Creek3 Bedroom/2 Bath B3BR,2BA$1.79
Lighthouse LoftsThe Mississippi2BR,2BA$1.66
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.11
Forest Lake NorthShore Apartments LLC (1167)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Encore ApartmentsAlea2BR,2BA$2.16
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Alpine Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Arbor View ApartmentsStudio 5-01Studio ,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Lake?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, MN with pricing that ranges from $995 to $2,686. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Lake ranging from $1,400 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Lake ranges from $1,400 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,993.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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