Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake City, MN from $600 (52 Rentals)

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Lake Pepin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pepin

221 N Franklin StLake City, MN 55041
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Underwood Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Underwood Terrace

515 N 10th StLake City, MN 55041
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Essex Place
$970 - $1,720
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$970 - $1,720

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$970 - $1,720
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Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Gates of Rochester
$999 - $1,539
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$940 - $1,480
Required Monthly Fees
$59

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$999 - $1,539
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Avanti
$1,085 - $1,710
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$1,025 - $1,650
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$60

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$1,085 - $1,710
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Avanti

314 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,085 - $1,210
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$1,005 - $1,130
Required Monthly Fees
$80

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$1,085 - $1,210
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,105 - $1,625
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$1,055 - $1,575
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$50

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$1,105 - $1,625
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 11

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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The Bank
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$1,185 - $2,645
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$1,130 - $2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$55

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$1,185 - $2,645
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Bank

222 Bush StRed Wing, MN 55066
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The Downtown Plaza
$1,306 - $3,000
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$1,169 - $2,863
Required Monthly Fees
$137

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$1,306 - $3,000
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The Downtown Plaza

434 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
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Songhill41- Rent Specials
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$1,345 - $1,899
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$1,270 - $1,824
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$1,345 - $1,899
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Songhill41- Rent Specials

3345 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Dakota Townhomes
$1,370 - $1,495
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$1,370 - $1,495

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$1,370 - $1,495
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7

Dakota Townhomes

5041 Weatherstone Cir NWRochester, MN 55901
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Georgetowne Homes
$1,420 - $1,795
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$1,420 - $1,795

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$1,420 - $1,795
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Georgetowne Homes

2670 Georgetowne Pl NWRochester, MN 55901
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Trailside Acres 1
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Acres 1

211-215 Sargent DrRed Wing, MN 55066
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Dunn County
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dunn County

2634 460th StMenomonie, WI 54751

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City Centre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Centre Apartments

300 1st Ave SEPine Island, MN 55963
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Malmquist Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Malmquist Estates

2622 Malmquist AveRed Wing, MN 55066
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Crossing Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossing Meadows

739-819 Lucas LnEllsworth, WI 54011
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Colonial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

417-423 27th St NERochester, MN 55906
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

582 Tyler Rd SRed Wing, MN 55066
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Green Arbor Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Green Arbor Commons

1820-1858 37th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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Nue 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nue 52

6717 Gaillardia Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 3607 10th Ln NW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

3607 10th Ln NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2120 Valleyhigh Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 366 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 12

366 Elton Hills Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 4718 13th Ave NW

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 27

4718 13th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901
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Oakwood Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Meadows

3611 NW 85th StOronoco, MN 55960
property at 2959 Monroe Dr NW

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

2959 Monroe Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 710 W 4th St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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710 W 4th St

Red WingMN55066

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Lake City, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake City, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES priced from $775. Dunn County has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $836. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$775
Dunn CountyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$970
Park Place PlazaA2Studio,1BA$1,055
AvantiStudio AStudio,1BA$1,085
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,129
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1,170
The Bank1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185
Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!Forte II- Blue JayStudio,1BA$1,221
Boxrud FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,260

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

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 x 2 Model at River Glen in the in the North Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,420 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Glen3 x 23BR,2BA$1.19
Georgetowne Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Park Place ApartmentsB - View2BR,2BA$1.49
301 Main Street South2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.60
The Gates of RochesterFitzgerald3BR,2BA$1.34
Dakota TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.34
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Canary1BR,1BA$1.56
RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.14
Dunn CountyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake City is at Park Place Plaza listed at $1,055.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake City Apartment is $775 at RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake City is starting from $825 at RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES.

What is the most affordable Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Essex Place and starts from $1,270.

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