Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Branch, MN from $700 (57 Rentals)

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Birch Street Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birch Street Townhomes

6382-6430 Birch StNorth Branch, MN 55056
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Cherokee Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Place

6220 399th StNorth Branch, MN 55056
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Encore Apartments
$1,398 - $2,520
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$1,386 - $2,508
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$12

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$1,398 - $2,520
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Encore Apartments

1081 SW Fourth StForest Lake, MN 55025
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Gateway Green Apartments
$1,452 - $1,911
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$1,440 - $1,899
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$12

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$1,452 - $1,911
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11

Gateway Green Apartments

4626 Wyngate BlvdForest Lake, MN 55025
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Legacy Pointe Apartments
$1,460 - $1,815
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$1,448 - $1,803
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$12

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$1,460 - $1,815
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Pointe Apartments

290 9th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Seven Pines Apartments
$1,469 - $1,494
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$1,450 - $1,475
Required Monthly Fees
$19

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$1,469 - $1,494
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Seven Pines Apartments

1243 11th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Springwood Apartments
$1,571 - $1,824
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$1,559 - $1,812
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$12

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$1,571 - $1,824
3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 4

Springwood Apartments

912 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Greystone Apartments
$1,596 - $1,666
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$1,584 - $1,654
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$12

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$1,596 - $1,666
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greystone Apartments

655 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Mill Pond Apartments
$1,710 - $1,855
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$1,698 - $1,843
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$12

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$1,710 - $1,855
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mill Pond Apartments

525 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Taylors Falls Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylors Falls Villas

621-667 Linden CtTaylors Falls, MN 55084
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Isanti Village II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Isanti Village II

102 Dahlin Ave SEIsanti, MN 55040

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956 Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

956 Place Apartments

956 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Alpine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

231 4th Ave NWForest Lake, MN 55025
property at 8956 Griggs Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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8956 Griggs Ave

Circle PinesMN55014
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Legacy Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Townhomes

1227 Garland St SCambridge, MN 55008
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property at 5655 Brandlwood Ct

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5655 Brandlwood Ct

St. PaulMN55110

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North Branch, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in North Branch, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the North Branch, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for North Branch Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chisago Outlying Northern Suburbs$1,845$1,09519

Cheapest Available North Branch Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Branch, MN is a Studio unit found at Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,070. Chisago Lake Apartments in the Chisago Outlying Northern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Branch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsStudio 6-01Studio,1BA$1,070
Chisago Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,095
844 4th St SW1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Isanti Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom BLDG D1BR,1BA$1,115
Isanti Village IIOne Bedroom One Bathroom BLDG D1BR,1BA$1,115
Forest Lake NorthShore Apartments LLC (1167)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Cascade Falls2 BR WITH GARAGE2BR,1BA$1,249
Roosevelt Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,285
Olinda Trail ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
The Emerald Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Branch, MN and Nearby

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Branch area is the $1.49 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at East Bethel Village in the starting from $1,590. The second greatest value North Branch apartment is the Tahoe Model at Greystone Apartments starting at $1,596 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Bethel VillageTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.56
Park Brook Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment (Building B)2BR,2BA$1.60
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath H2BR,1BA$1.45
Falcon Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment A2BR,1BA$1.54
The 601 Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Ashwood Birchwood ApartmentsAshwood-2-2-9122BR,2BA$1.59
Roosevelt Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Isanti Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom BLDG C1BR,1BA$1.66
Isanti Village IIOne Bedroom One Bathroom BLDG C1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Branch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Branch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Branch is at Arbor View Apartments listed at $1,070.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Branch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Branch Apartment is $1,100 at 844 4th St SW.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Branch is starting from $1,249 at Cascade Falls.

What is the most affordable North Branch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Branch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greystone Apartments and starts from $1,596.

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