Cheap Homes for Rent in Knife River, MN from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 3901 Greysolon Rd

$1,100 - $1,275

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$1,100 - $1,275

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3901 Greysolon Rd

DuluthMN55804
property at 3947 E Calvary Rd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

3947 E Calvary Rd

DuluthMN55803
property at 2706 W 4th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2706 W 4th St

DuluthMN55806
property at 1831 W Michigan St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1831 W Michigan St

DuluthMN55806

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property at 817 W 4th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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817 W 4th St, Unit Apt 1

817 W 4th St
DuluthMN55806
property at 421-423 E 5th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421-423 E 5th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 4880 Miller Trunk Hwy

$1,495

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$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

4880 Miller Trunk Hwy

HermantownMN55811
property at 1615 N 18th Street

$1,500

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$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1615 N 18th Street

SuperiorWI54880

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Knife River, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knife River Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Knife River, MN is a Studio unit found at CityView Flats in the Observation Hill neighborhood priced from $1,000. Cove Apartments in the Observation Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Knife River apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Cove ApartmentsCabin2BR,1BA$1,025
Bridgeman RussellStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,075
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1,100
The Acres on ArrowheadUnit A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knife River, MN and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knife River area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3B A Model at Zenith in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Knife River apartment is the Lighthouse Model at Cove Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Observation Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knife River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zenith3B A3BR,2BA$1.64
Cove ApartmentsLighthouse2BR,2BA$1.48
Kenwood Village3 Bedroom + 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.77
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,2BA$1.64
Tropicana Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.50
Baypoint Estates2 Bedroom -bre REMODEL2BR,2BA$2.06
Baypoint Shoreline2 Bedroom -br REMODEL2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.47
Wahldorf2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Bridgeman RussellStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knife River

What type of rentals are currently available in Knife River?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Knife River, MN with pricing that ranges from $785 to $5,822. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Knife River ranging from $975 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Knife River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Knife River ranges from $975 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,789.

Expert Rental Resources

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