Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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property at 329 Geneva Ave N

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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329 Geneva Ave N

OakdaleMN55128
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 6248-6250 45th St N

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6248-6250 45th St N

OakdaleMN55128
property at 161 1st Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 1st Ave N

BayportMN55003

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property at 4786 Grenwich Way N

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

4786 Grenwich Way N

OakdaleMN55128
property at 1775 Donegal Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 8

1775 Donegal Dr

WoodburyMN55125
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
property at 6166 Upper 51st St N

$1,999

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$1,999

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 1

6166 Upper 51st St N

OakdaleMN55128
property at 691 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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691 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 154 Cimarron

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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154 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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 $1,118. Minnehaha Manor in the Midvale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,249. 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 G1BR,1BA$1,118
Minnehaha ManorBirch1BR,1BA$1,249
Griffin Court Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1,295
Beyond WoodburyWonderStudio,1BA$1,356
Crown Villa Apartments1 Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,379

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Elmo area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Luxe Model at Meridian at CityPlace in the in the Woodbury Afton Lake Elmo neighborhood starting from $3,785. The second greatest value Lake Elmo apartment is the Raleigh Model at Bentley Village starting at $2,695 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Woodbury Afton Lake Elmo 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$1.41
Bentley VillageRaleigh3BR,3BA$1.57
The HarlanRobin's Egg3BR,2BA$1.82
Reserve At Settlers RidgePine - 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.39
Sundance WoodburyRidge2BR,2BA$1.96
The Legends of Woodbury 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - B2BR,1BA$1.75
Crown Villa Apartments1+den1BR,1BA$1.87
Griffin Court Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.47
City Walk at WoodburyRoosevelt1BR,1BA$1.94
Briar Pond Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan G1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Elmo

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Elmo?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Lake Elmo, MN with pricing that ranges from $1,049 to $6,528. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Elmo ranging from $1,500 to $6,899.

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 $6,899 with an average monthly rent of $3,253.

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