Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gem Lake, MN from $700 (10 Rentals)

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Manitou Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manitou Ridge Apartments

3149 McKnight Rd NWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Shadowlawn Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowlawn Estates

1175 County Road D EVadnais Heights, MN 55109
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Cheapest Available Gem Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gem Lake, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Park priced from $1,020. Boulders Senior Living Apartments in the Ledgestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gem Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Park1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Boulders Senior Living Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1,175
Trails Edge of MaplewoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

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

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gem Lake area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom + Attached Garage Model at Cottages of Vadnais Heights in the in the White Bear Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Gem Lake apartment is the Birch Renovated Model at The Grove of White Bear Lake starting at $1,475 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Hoffmans Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gem Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages of Vadnais Heights3 Bedroom + Attached Garage3BR,1BA$1.54
The Grove of White Bear LakeBirch Renovated2BR,2BA$1.45
Lakewood Hills Apartments2/2 A2BR,2BA$1.67
Aster Meadow1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Birch ParkTwo Bedroom/One Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1.62
Pineview Apartments2x1 8002BR,1BA$1.56
White Bear Royal1x1 7601BR,1BA$1.81
Cottages of White Bear Lake TownshipOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Westwood Park1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Boulders Senior Living Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1.68

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Getting Around Gem Lake, MN

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36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gem Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gem Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gem Lake is at Trails Edge of Maplewood listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gem Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gem Lake Apartment is $1,020 at Westwood Park.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gem Lake is starting from $1,250 at Pineview Apartments.

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