Cheap Homes for Rent near Nelson, MN from $800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 310 8th St N

$825

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$825

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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310 8th St N

KerkhovenMN56252
property at 17193 Lisa Ct

$930

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$930

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$930

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 14

17193 Lisa Ct

BrainerdMN56401
property at 216 5th St SW

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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216 5th St SW

Little FallsMN56345
property at 17 3rd Ave NE

$975

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$975

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$975

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17 3rd Ave NE

Elbow LakeMN56531
property at 100 7th St NE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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100 7th St NE

PerhamMN56573

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property at 135 North St W

$1,095

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$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 North St W

Eagle BendMN56446
property at 710 18th St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 18th St S

BensonMN56215
property at 154 3rd Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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154 3rd Ave

SpicerMN56288
property at 911 2nd Ave NE

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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911 2nd Ave NE

StaplesMN56479
property at 1017 13th St N

$1,140

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$1,140

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1017 13th St N

BensonMN56215

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property at 708 18th St S

$1,200 - $1,700

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2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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708 18th St S

BensonMN56215

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. Westfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Valley ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Twenty08 ApartmentsA.1 TIFStudio,1BA$820
10th Avenue Apartments1873 - Studio/1BAStudio,1BA$850
Cascade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MN and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3B2B Model at Pheasant Run in the starting from $1,394. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 3B 2B B Model at Avon Estates starting at $1,729 with a $1.47 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.
Pheasant Run3B2B3BR,2BA$1.16
Avon Estates3B 2B B3BR,2BA$1.47
Lakewood Terrace-37072 Bedrooms, 2 full, 1141 sqft, 3709 South Broad...2BR,2BA$1.30
Broadway Garden Estates1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Cardinal Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Runestone Grand Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Lakewood Apartments2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.29
McKay Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Cascade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson

What type of rentals are currently available in Nelson?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Nelson, MN with pricing that ranges from $710 to $2,919. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Nelson ranging from $825 to $3,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Nelson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Nelson ranges from $825 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,552.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Nelson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Nelson range from $1,090 to $1,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $2,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,795.

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