Cheap Apartments for Rent in Karlstad, MN from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Karlstad, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Karlstad Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Karlstad, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Valley Park Apartments in the Downtown Grand Forks neighborhood priced from $622. White House and Blair House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Karlstad apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Park Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$622
White House and Blair HouseBlair House Single Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Oakwood HomesTownhomes2BR,1BA$713
Block VSTUDIO/1BAStudio,1BA$775
Country Acres Apartment20102BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Karlstad, MN and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Karlstad area is the $1.06 price per square foot Unit 204 Model at River Falls Estates in the starting from $1,078. The second greatest value Karlstad apartment is the Southwood 2 bedroom Model at Southwood Park Townhomes starting at $976 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Karlstad apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Falls EstatesUnit 2042BR,2BA$1.06
Southwood Park TownhomesSouthwood 2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.97
The Verge Grand Forks2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.81
Block VSTUDIO/1BAStudio ,1BA$0.97
715 N 40th St1 Bed Model A1BR,1BA$1.04
Country Acres Apartment19182BR,1BA$1.03
Oakwood HomesApartment1BR,1BA$1.02
Tamarack Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
White House and Blair HouseBlair House Single Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Valley Park Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Karlstad, MN

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Karlstad Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Karlstad Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Karlstad Apartment is $675 at Valley Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Karlstad is starting from $624 at Valley Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Karlstad Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Karlstad Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tamarack Place and starts from $995.

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