Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MN from $400 (49 Rentals)

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Parkview Apartments
$940 - $1,090
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$940 - $1,090

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Parkview Apartments

535 6th StAvon, MN 56310
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Pheasant Run Apartments
$969 - $1,394
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$950 - $1,375
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$969 - $1,394
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2099

Pheasant Run Apartments

825 34th Ave EAlexandria, MN 56308
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property at 100 7th St NE

$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

100 7th St NE, Unit 1

100 7th St NE
PerhamMN56573
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Trailside Apartments
$1,088 - $2,719
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$1,069 - $2,700
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$1,088 - $2,719
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

Trailside Apartments

716 Darling AveAlexandria, MN 56308
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Osakis Community Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Osakis Community Manor

480 W Main StOsakis, MN 56360
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806 W 5th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

806 W 5th St

806 W 5th StMorris, MN 56267
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Carolina Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Village

511 Carolina AveHoffman, MN 56339
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Finlandia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Finlandia Apartments

107 Edgewood StNew York Mills, MN 56567
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Village Green Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Green Apartments

101 Thompson StVerndale, MN 56481
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Willow Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Square

305 N Clayborn AveParkers Prairie, MN 56361
Senior Living
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Greenleaf Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenleaf Apartments

222 1st Ave NEEagle Bend, MN 56446
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Heritage Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Manor

105 Edgewood StNew York Mills, MN 56567
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1504 & 1508 Jefferson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1504 & 1508 Jefferson St

1504-1508 Jefferson StAlexandria, MN 56308
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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

106-122 5th St SWWadena, MN 56482
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

201 W 5th StMorris, MN 56267
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Cardinal Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Estates

300-302 South StMorris, MN 56267
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property at 605 Carlson Pl

$885

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$885

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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605 Carlson Pl

HenningMN56551
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Eastwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

956 Highway 10 SMotley, MN 56466
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property at 6445 132nd Ave NE

$988

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$988

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6445 132nd Ave NE

SpicerMN56288
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

200 Country Club RdMelrose, MN 56352
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Oak Knoll Complex
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Knoll Complex

505-509 McKay AveAlexandria, MN 56308
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property at 510 6th St SE

$1,175

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$1,175

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

510 6th St SE

StaplesMN56479

Nelson, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, MN is a Studio unit found at North Valley Apartments priced from $700. Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $747. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Valley ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$747
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Nature's Edge Apartments1B1B MKT1BR,1BA$769
Twenty08 ApartmentsA.1 TIFStudio,1BA$820
Suncrest Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Cardinal Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Granite Manor/RunestoneStudio, 1 full, 611 sqft, 4727 Arbor Xing SEStudio,1BA$884
10th Avenue Apartments1964 - StudioStudio,1BA$921
Lamplighter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MN and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 full, 1474 sqft, 3709 South Broad... Model at Lakewood Terrace-3707 in the starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 3 Bdrm 2 bath Model at Colonial Court starting at $1,195 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Nelson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakewood Terrace-37072 Bedrooms, 2 full, 1474 sqft, 3709 South Broad...2BR,2BA$1.20
Colonial Court3 Bdrm 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.00
The Lincoln Apartments3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$1.30
South Point Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Runestone Grand Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Cardinal Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Lamplighter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Suncrest Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nelson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nelson is at North Valley Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $747 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nelson is starting from $872 at Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Court and starts from $1,195.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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