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property at 1343 95th Ave NE

1343 95th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55434
property at 4654 Clark Ave

4654 Clark Ave

White Bear LakeMN55110
property at 26 115th Ln NE

26 115th Ln NE

BlaineMN55434
property at 129 112th Square NE

129 112th Square NE

BlaineMN55434
property at 1056 S Shore Dr

1056 S Shore Dr

Forest LakeMN55025
property at 128 115th Ln NE

128 115th Ln NE

BlaineMN55434

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property at 21250 Fondant Ave N

21250 Fondant Ave N

Forest LakeMN55025
property at 107 112th Square NE

107 112th Square NE

BlaineMN55434
property at 2245 Pinewood Dr

2245 Pinewood Dr

Mounds ViewMN55112
property at 5557 146th St N

5557 146th St N

HugoMN55038
property at 170 Morgan Ln

170 Morgan Ln

Lino LakesMN55014
property at 856 4th St SW

856 4th St SW

Forest LakeMN55025

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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 $1,040. Westview Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsStudio 6-01Studio,1BA$1,040
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Kilkenny CourtOne Bedroom 1A1BR,1BA$1,216
Alpine Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,299

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

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Lake area is the $1.72 price per square foot Napa Model at Legacy Pointe Apartments in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $1,808. The second greatest value Forest Lake apartment is the Tahoe Model at Springwood Apartments starting at $1,488 with a $1.46 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.
Legacy Pointe ApartmentsNapa3BR,1BA$1.72
Springwood ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.46
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.47
Northbrook ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.51
Forest Lake NorthShore Apartments LLC (1167)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Seven Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Corner A2BR,1BA$1.80
Alpine Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
924 4th St SW, Unit 208924 4th St SW2BR,1BA$1.73
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.81

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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 $995 to $2,600. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Lake ranging from $560 to $6,500.

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 $560 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,019.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.