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535 W Kinne St

4049 18th Ave NW

614 Centennial St

1513 4th St NE
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4445 Portage St NW

1800 43rd St NW
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707 11th Ave NE

287 Frenn Ave

2841 19th Ave NW
Lake City, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,605 | $1,000 | $2,925 |
Lake City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,865 | $1,300 | $2,175 |
Lake City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,460 | $1,700 | $3,000 |
Lake City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,850 | $3,200 | $4,500 |
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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 River's Edge priced from $750. Great River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River's Edge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Great River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Cottages of Ellsworth | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, MN and Nearby
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes in the in the Northwest Rochester neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the Willow Townhome Model at French Creek Townhomes starting at $1,595 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Georgetowne Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
French Creek Townhomes | Willow Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
Crown Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Medium | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
301 Main Street South | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Dakota Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Cottages of Ellsworth | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Olympik Village Apartments | Athena | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
Harvestview Place II | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
River's Edge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Great River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake City
What type of rentals are currently available in Lake City?
There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Lake City, MN with pricing that ranges from $603 to $3,841. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake City ranging from $1,000 to $4,500.
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 $1,000 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,216.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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