Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MN from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Osakis Community Manor
1 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
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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305 N Clayborn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

305 N Clayborn Ave

305 N Clayborn AveParkers Prairie, MN 56361
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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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Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Natures Edge Partners LLC priced from $25. Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Natures Edge Partners LLC1B1B Subsidy1BR,1BA$25
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Cascade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Lincoln ApartmentsLincoln Apartments2BR,1BA$995
Suncrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MN and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1.75 bathroom plus den Model at Broadway Garden Estates in the starting from $2,155. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Flats on 14th starting at $1,450 with a $1.48 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.
Broadway Garden Estates2 bedroom 1.75 bathroom plus den2BR,1.75BA$1.43
The Flats on 14thTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Granite Manor/RunestoneTwo bedroom/ 1 3/4 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Cardinal Pines Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Suncrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Oak Knoll Complex2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.14
South Point Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Oak Ridge Manor Senior 62+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
2nd Ave ApartmentsB.11BR,1BA$1.57
Cascade ApartmentsH/C One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

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Getting Around Nelson, MN

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nelson Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $718 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 $838 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 10th Avenue Apartments and starts from $1,650.

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