Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Lake, MN from $1,700 (10 Rentals)

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property at 116 Skyline Dr

$1,734

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$1,734

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$1,734

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Skyline Dr

St. PaulMN55127
property at 50 115th Ln NE

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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50 115th Ln NE

MinneapolisMN55434
property at 11355 6th Pl NE

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11355 6th Pl NE

BlaineMN55434
property at 169 Skyline Dr

$1,904

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$1,904

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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169 Skyline Dr

St. PaulMN55127

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property at 197 Mayfair Rd

$2,004

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$2,004

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$2,004

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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197 Mayfair Rd

St. PaulMN55127
property at 137 Skyline Dr

$2,009

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$2,009

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$2,009

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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137 Skyline Dr

St. PaulMN55127
property at 12210 Urbank St NE

$2,295

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$2,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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12210 Urbank St NE

BlaineMN55449
property at 6909 Lakeview Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6909 Lakeview Dr

Lino LakesMN55014

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Forest Lake, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Lake, MN is a Studio unit found at Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $940. 956 Place Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsEfficiency 4-01Studio,1BA$940
956 Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,129
Seven Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, MN and Nearby

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Lake area is the $1.79 price per square foot Aspen Model at Timber Ridge in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $2,056. The second greatest value Forest Lake apartment is the Geneva Model at Springwood Apartments starting at $1,824 with a $1.74 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 RidgeAspen2BR,2BA$1.79
Springwood ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.74
Mill Pond ApartmentsAstoria2BR,1BA$1.66
Heritage Heights ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.56
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.56
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.14
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath H2BR,1BA$1.45
Alpine Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
956 Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Seven Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Lake?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, MN with pricing that ranges from $940 to $2,495. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Lake ranging from $1,734 to $7,000.

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 $1,734 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,769.

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