Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake City, MN from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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

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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 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
property at 707 11th Ave NE

$1,450

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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

707 11th Ave NE

RochesterMN55906

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property at 4214 13th Ave NW

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4214 13th Ave 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. 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

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

As of May 24, 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 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 x 23BR,2BA$1.19
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Essex PlaceThree Bedroom - Falcon3BR,2BA$1.46
The Gates of RochesterFitzgerald3BR,2BA$1.34
301 Main Street South2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.60
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.34
Park Place ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.74
The Bank1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.14
Dunn CountyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake City

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake City?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Lake City, MN with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,699. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake City ranging from $1,050 to $4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake City ranges from $1,050 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,045.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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