Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nelson, WI from $300 (44 Rentals)

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Key Randall Apartments
$525 - $575
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$525 - $575
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Key Randall Apartments

1258 Randall StWinona, MN 55987
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Essex Place
$970 - $1,720
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$970 - $1,720
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$970 - $1,720
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Essex Place

937 41st St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Olympik Village Apartments
$1,085 - $1,210
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$1,005 - $1,130
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$80
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$1,085 - $1,210
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Olympik Village Apartments

402 31st StRochester, MN 55906
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Avanti
$1,085 - $1,710
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$1,025 - $1,650
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$60
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$1,085 - $1,710
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Avanti

314 W 4th StRed Wing, MN 55066
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The Exchange
$1,175 - $1,675
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$1,100 - $1,600
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$75
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$1,175 - $1,675
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The Exchange

51 E 4th StWinona, MN 55987
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The Bank
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$1,185 - $2,645
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$1,130 - $2,590
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$55
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$1,185 - $2,645
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The Bank

222 Bush StRed Wing, MN 55066
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Trailside Acres 1
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Acres 1

211-215 Sargent DrRed Wing, MN 55066
property at 301 Main St E

$700 - $1,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

301 Main St E

MenomonieWI54751
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Dancing Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dancing Oaks Apartments

879 Dancing Oaks CirMenomonie, WI 54751
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Dunn County
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dunn County

2634 460th StMenomonie, WI 54751

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Malmquist Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Malmquist Estates

2622 Malmquist AveRed Wing, MN 55066
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Crossing Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossing Meadows

739-819 Lucas LnEllsworth, WI 54011
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property at 224 Main St E

$925 - $1,300

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224 Main St E

MenomonieWI54751
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Ridge Apartments

582 Tyler Rd SRed Wing, MN 55066
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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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Nue 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nue 52

6717 Gaillardia Dr NWRochester, MN 55901
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property at 3607 10th Ln NW

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

3607 10th Ln NW

RochesterMN55901
property at 366 Elton Hills Dr NW

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 12

366 Elton Hills Dr NW

RochesterMN55901
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Nelson, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nelson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nelson, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 4 Large Bed and 2 Bath- Next to UW Stout in the Main Street Menomonie neighborhood priced from $395. 503 Broadway in the Main Street Menomonie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nelson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4 Large Bed and 2 Bath- Next to UW StoutSingle Bedroom1BR,3BA$395
503 BroadwayFour bedroom shared4BR,2BA$570
RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$775
Lakeview Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Thousand Oaks22BR,1BA$805
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Dunn CountyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
Tri CityFountain City1BR,1BA$940
Fairway Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nelson, WI and Nearby

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nelson area is the $0.75 price per square foot Full Unit Model at 4 Large Bed and 2 Bath- Next to UW Stout in the in the Main Street Menomonie neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Nelson apartment is the 3 x 2 Model at River Glen starting at $1,665 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the North Rochester neighborhood. 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.
4 Large Bed and 2 Bath- Next to UW StoutFull Unit4BR,3BA$0.75
River Glen3 x 23BR,2BA$1.19
Madison Place2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.29
503 BroadwayFour bedroom shared4BR,2BA$0.41
Essex PlaceThree Bedroom - Falcon3BR,2BA$1.46
Cedar Grove I and II3BR TH3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.34
Fairway Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Thousand Oaks22BR,1BA$1.15
RIVERS EDGE RESIDENCES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 Lakeview Manor Apartments listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nelson Apartment is $395 at 4 Large Bed and 2 Bath- Next to UW Stout.

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 $805 at Thousand Oaks.

What is the most affordable Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nelson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Thousand Oaks and starts from $850.

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