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969 Greenway Ave NOakdale, MN 55128
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Lake Elmo, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Elmo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Elmo, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Briar Pond Apartments in the Midvale neighborhood priced from $1,034. Norhart Oakdale in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,233. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Elmo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briar Pond Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A-738sqft and AH-730sqft  ...1BR,1BA$1,034
Norhart OakdaleZenStudio,1BA$1,233
Minnehaha ManorBirch1BR,1BA$1,235
Oakdale Commons - 55+Willow Oak1BR,1BA$1,295
Eastgate Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,325
The Espen ResidencesCypressStudio,1BA$1,337
Beyond WoodburyGazeStudio,1BA$1,356
Springs at Lake ElmoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,371
City Walk at WoodburyAshbury1BR,1BA$1,395
Crown Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,459

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Elmo area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Luxe Model at Meridian at CityPlace in the in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood starting from $3,985. The second greatest value Lake Elmo apartment is the St. Clair Model at Bentley Village starting at $2,995 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Elmo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meridian at CityPlaceThe Luxe4BR,3.5BA$1.49
Bentley VillageSt. Clair3BR,3BA$1.69
The Legends of Woodbury 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - F2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Briarcliff Apartments, a 55+ CommunityTamarack (3D)3BR,1BA$1.82
Oakdale Commons - 55+Laurel Oak2BR,1BA$1.81
City Walk at WoodburyPlaza1BR,1BA$1.78
The Bosk Apartment HomesA1R (Stainless Steel Appliances, In-Unit Laundry)1BR,1BA$1.90
Crown Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Briar Pond Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A-738sqft and AH-730sqft  ...1BR,1BA$1.40
Eastgate Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.84

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Getting Around Lake Elmo, MN

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Elmo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Elmo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Elmo is at Norhart Oakdale listed at $1,233.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Elmo Apartment is $1,034 at Briar Pond Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Elmo is starting from $1,500 at Briarcliff Apartments, a 55+ Community.

What is the most affordable Lake Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarcliff Apartments, a 55+ Community and starts from $1,695.

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