Cheap Homes for Rent in Gem Lake, MN from $900 (9 Rentals)

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property at 130 Demont Ave

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 Demont Ave

Little CanadaMN55117
property at 825 Jessamine Ave E

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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825 Jessamine Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1561 Wheelock Ln

$1,179

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$1,179

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

1561 Wheelock Ln

St. PaulMN55117
property at 2837 Frederick St

$1,325

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$1,325

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

2837 Frederick St

MaplewoodMN55109

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property at 936 Westminster St

$1,375

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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 896 Westminster St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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896 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 5655 Brandlwood Ct

$1,525

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$1,525

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5655 Brandlwood Ct

St. PaulMN55110
property at 2800 Hamline Ave N

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2800 Hamline Ave N

RosevilleMN55113

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property at 1051 Arkwright St N

$1,695

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

1051 Arkwright St N

St. PaulMN55130

Gem Lake, MN Local Guide

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 Gervais Lake Apartments in the Gloster neighborhood priced from $999. Westwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gem Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gervais Lake Apartments1 bd/1ba1BR,1BA$999
Westwood Park1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Cherry Court ApartmentsThe Apple1BR,1BA$1,158

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

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gem Lake area is the $1.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Hoffman Place in the in the Hoffmans Corner neighborhood starting from $1,717. The second greatest value Gem Lake apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 2B Model at Maple Ridge Apartment Homes starting at $1,850 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Ledgestone 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.
Hoffman PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Maple Ridge Apartment Homes2 Bedroom - 2B2BR,2BA$1.62
Cottages of Vadnais HeightsRenovated 2 Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1.59
Park Avenue ApartmentsTownhome2BR,2BA$1.44
The Grove at White Bear LakeBirch 2nd floor mini update2BR,2BA$1.42
White Bear TerraceTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$1.26
Birch ParkTwo Bedroom/One Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1.60
Pineview Apartments2x1 8002BR,1BA$1.56
Northwood Villa1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Westwood Park1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gem Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Gem Lake?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Gem Lake, MN with pricing that ranges from $1,020 to $2,940. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gem Lake ranging from $900 to $4,250.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gem Lake ranges from $900 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,963.

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