Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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property at 542 Hazel St N

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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542 Hazel St N

St. PaulMN55119
property at 161 1st Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600

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161 1st Ave N

BayportMN55003
property at 1945 Hawthorne Ave E

$1,750

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$1,750

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1945 Hawthorne Ave E

St. PaulMN55119
property at 2355 Springside Dr E

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2355 Springside Dr E

MaplewoodMN55119
property at 16 Cimarron

$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 2571 Mallard Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

2571 Mallard Dr

WoodburyMN55125
property at 691 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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691 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 154 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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154 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 16724 Upper 5th St N

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16724 Upper 5th St N

LakelandMN55043

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 Minnehaha Manor in the Midvale neighborhood priced from $1,239. Oakdale Commons - 55+ in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Elmo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Minnehaha ManorBirch1BR,1BA$1,239
Oakdale Commons - 55+Willow Oak1BR,1BA$1,345
Cedric's LandingStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,404
Reserve At Settlers RidgeSpruce - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,408
Crown Villa Apartments1 Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Elmo area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at Meridian at CityPlace in the in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood starting from $2,990. The second greatest value Lake Elmo apartment is the Aegean Model at The Harlan starting at $2,425 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs 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 Craftsman3BR,3.5BA$1.32
The HarlanAegean3BR,2BA$1.19
Woodhelm TownhomesGrove-A2BR,2.5BA$1.82
Bentley VillageRaleigh3BR,3BA$1.74
Eastgate Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.63
The Legends of Woodbury 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - D2BR,1BA$1.85
City Walk at WoodburyAshbury1BR,1BA$1.93
BRIARCLIFF APARTMENTSWalnut2BR,1BA$1.88
Crown Villa Apartments1 Bed/1Bath- ADA unit1BR,1BA$1.89
Oakdale Commons - 55+Willow Oak1BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Elmo

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Elmo?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN with pricing that ranges from $1,233 to $5,745. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Elmo ranging from $1,500 to $7,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Elmo ranges from $1,500 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,375.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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