
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Olmsted County, MN from $600 (121 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Olmsted County.


504 E Center St

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101 Center E St, Unit 416

125 2nd Ave NE

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Meadow Park Apartments

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Zick Apartments

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Hillside Apartments

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Eastwood Manor

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1600 Marion Rd SE, Unit 10

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2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 1
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Lobb Field Apartments

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Flats at Uptown

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2210 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 4

212 7th St NW

1209.5 13th Ave NE

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1017 21st St SE

824 W Center St

223 8th Ave SE

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Heritage Manor Apartments

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The Gates of Rochester
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1712 45th St NW, Unit # 3

103 7th Ave NW

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The Ida

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Newhouse

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Essex Place

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River Glen

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Green Arbor Commons

423 4th Ave SE

110 4th St NE

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Civic Square Apartments
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Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

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EastGate Apartments

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Cottages of Stewartville

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Rochester Heights

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Bryk on Broadway

2414 30th Ave NW

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Technology Park

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Homestead Village Townhomes

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Bella Grove

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Med City Apartments
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515 6th St NW

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Olympik Village Apartments

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Eastwood Ridge

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2520 28th St SE, Unit 2

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Kodiak Apartments

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Forte Living of Rochester: 55+ Community!

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VALLEY VIEW ESTATES

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Bear Path Apartments

2016-8 1/2 8 1/2 St SE

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Silver Lake Crossing
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Olmsted County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olmsted County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted County Studio Apartments | $1,470 | $875 | $1,995 |
| Olmsted County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Olmsted County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $895 | $4,000 |
| Olmsted County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,050 | $5,588 |
| Olmsted County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,961 | $3,773 | $4,218 |
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Cheapest Available Olmsted County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Olmsted County, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $895. Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Olmsted County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Meadow Park Apartments | Classic Two Bedrooom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1017 21st St SE | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Essex Place | One Bedroom - Finch | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Rochester Heights | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Summit Square | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Bryk on Broadway | 1 Bed/1 Bath - Type 5 - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,178 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olmsted County, MN
As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olmsted County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 BD/2.5 BA Townhome Model at The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Kutzky Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Olmsted County apartment is the 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic starting at $1,700 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olmsted County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Brittany's Apartments and Townhomes | 3 BD/2.5 BA Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic | 2BR | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| River Glen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Georgetowne Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Winchester Apartments & Townhomes | Pemberton | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 1225 8th Ave NW, Unit 1 | 1225 8th Ave NW | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Unit 1910 | 1910 Valleyhigh Dr NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 2216 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 1 | 2216 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW, Unit 4 | 2210 18 1/2 Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1017 21st St SE | 2 beds 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olmsted County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olmsted County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olmsted County is under $1,178.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olmsted County?
The cheapest apartment in Olmsted County is Essex Place which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Olmsted County costs $3,993.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olmsted County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in Olmsted County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olmsted County?
Cheap apartments in Olmsted County have an average cost of $283 which is $3,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olmsted County.
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