Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake City, MN from $700 (44 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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The Gates of Rochester
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$989 - $1,524
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$930 - $1,465
Required Monthly Fees
$59

Total Monthly Price
$989 - $1,524
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 24

The Gates of Rochester

2015 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Essex Place
$1,045 - $1,745
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$1,045 - $1,745

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$1,045 - $1,745
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Avanti
$1,085 - $1,710
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$1,025 - $1,650
Required Monthly Fees
$60

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$1,085 - $1,710
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

Avanti

314 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
$1,095 - $1,590
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$1,045 - $1,540
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,095 - $1,590
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

3908 19th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,130 - $1,595
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$1,050 - $1,515
Required Monthly Fees
$80

Total Monthly Price
$1,130 - $1,595
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10

Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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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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$1,374 - $2,074
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$1,299 - $1,999
Required Monthly Fees
$75

Total Monthly Price
$1,374 - $2,074
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Songhill41- Rent Specials

3345 41st St 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
property at 28 6th Ave SE

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 11

28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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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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Crossing Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossing Meadows

739-819 Lucas LnEllsworth, WI 54011
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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 120-9-1/2 9 1/2 St SE

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 27

120-9-1/2 9 1/2 St SE

RochesterMN55904
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Dakota Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Townhomes

5041 Weatherstone Cir NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 607 11th Ave NE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 10

607 11th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906
property at 366 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,250

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$1,250

Total Monthly Price
$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 12

366 Elton Hills Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
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The Bank
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bank

222 Bush StRed Wing, MN 55066
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property at 20 Mayo Park Dr SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 11

20 Mayo Park Dr SE

RochesterMN55904
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Oakwood Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Meadows

3611 NW 85th StOronoco, MN 55960
property at 725 7th St NW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901

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. Great River Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $993. 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
Great River Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$993
Boxrud FlatsAll Floorplans1BR,1BA$1,025
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1,045
Park Place PlazaA2Studio,1BA$1,055
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!Blue JayStudio,1BA$1,221
Carty Family Apartments2-Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,260
Town Center ApartmentsB21BR,1BA$1,300
Songhill41- Rent SpecialsBlue Jay1BR,1BA$1,374

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

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at River Glen in the in the North Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,620 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 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
301 Main Street South2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.60
Crown Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Small-Top Floor2BR,1BA$1.62
Park Place ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.74
Carty Family Apartments2-Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
Town Center ApartmentsB21BR,1BA$1.72
Great River Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Canary1BR,1BA$1.53
RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $1,195.

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