Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Mills, IA from $400 (44 Rentals)

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property at 101 Park St N

$700

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$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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101 Park St N, Unit upper

101 Park St N
Minnesota LakeMN56068

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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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The Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

4 3rd St NWMason City, IA 50401
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property at 1506 7th St SE

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 7th St SE

AustinMN55912
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
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909 E Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 213 13th St SW

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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213 13th St SW

OwatonnaMN55060
property at 423 Adams Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

423 Adams Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 121 Main St S

$1,000

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$1,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936

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201 Pilgrim St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Pilgrim St

201 Pilgrim StSaint Clair, MN 56080
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property at 302 19th St NE

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

302 19th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 701 Water St

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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701 Water St

Albert LeaMN56007

Lake Mills, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Mills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Mills, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Apartments priced from $200. Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Mills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$200
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$425
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
A-Lea ApartmentsB and C Buildings1BR,1BA$725
Skye Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$790
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Kee Valley Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Bricelyn PlazaOne bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Mills, IA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Mills area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Lake Mills apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Meadows starting at $1,325 with a $1.23 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Mills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skye Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Meadows3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.23
Park Plaza Apartments2B 1011 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.41
South Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Kee Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$0.35
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
A-Lea ApartmentsB and C Buildings1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Mills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Mills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Mills is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Mills Apartment is $200 at Regency Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Mills is starting from $875 at Northern Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lake Mills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Mills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $1,325.

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