Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN from $800 (41 Rentals)

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property at 4371 Wilshire Blvd

$1,250

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$1,250

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4371 Wilshire Blvd

MoundMN55364
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Wayzata Woods
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$1,300 - $2,380
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$1,300 - $2,380

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$1,300 - $2,380
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Wayzata Woods

240 Central Ave NWayzata, MN 55391
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Oakwood
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$1,474 - $3,549
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$1,470 - $3,545
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$1,474 - $3,549
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Oakwood

17600 14th Ave NPlymouth, MN 55447
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property at 5616 Grandview Blvd

$1,519

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$1,519

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$1,519

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

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Excelsior Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Lake

500-520 Linden StExcelsior, MN 55331
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Grandview Apartments
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Grandview Apartments

216 Brown Rd NLong Lake, MN 55356
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Wellington Apartments
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Wellington Apartments

17210 County Rd 6Plymouth, MN 55447
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Bryant Wood Apartments
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Bryant Wood Apartments

5225 Bryantwood DrMaple Plain, MN 55359
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Tonkaway Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tonkaway Apartments

818 Third AveExcelsior, MN 55331
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Glenbrook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook

101 Glenbrook Rd NWayzata, MN 55391
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Orono Woods Senior Living
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orono Woods Senior Living

2040 Wayzata BlvdLong Lake, MN 55356
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Manchester Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Place

5285 Manchester DrMaple Plain, MN 55359
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property at 2335 Hemlock Ln N

$1,495

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$1,495

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2335 Hemlock Ln N

PlymouthMN55441
property at 4407 Wilshire Blvd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

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4407 Wilshire Blvd

MoundMN55364
property at 15800 26th Ave N

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

15800 26th Ave N

MinneapolisMN55447

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property at 7689 Nicholas Way

$2,000

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$2,000

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7689 Nicholas Way

ChanhassenMN55317

Orono, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orono, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Shoreline Place in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,059. Bayview Apartments in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orono apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba2BR,1BA$1,059
Bayview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
3455 Shoreline Dr1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Shorewood Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Lakecrest Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,199
Langdon Lake Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Wayzata Woods1 Bedroom & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Harbor District ApartmentsLarge one bedroom with in unit W/D1BR,1BA$1,395
OakwoodBirchwood1BR,1BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $2.01 price per square foot The Magnolia Model at Ironwood Townhomes in the in the Wright Far Western Suburbs neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Orono apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Highcroft Manor Apartments Located in Wayzata, MN starting at $1,598 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orono apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood TownhomesThe Magnolia4BR,2.5BA$2.01
Highcroft Manor Apartments Located in Wayzata, MN2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.55
Langdon Lake Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Harbor District ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Wayzata Woods1 Bedroom & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba (updated)2BR,1BA$1.60
Lakecrest Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
OakwoodBirchwood1BR,1BA$2.06
Shorewood Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
3455 Shoreline Dr1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orono Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orono Apartment is $1,125 at 3455 Shoreline Dr.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orono is starting from $1,059 at Shoreline Place.

What is the most affordable Orono Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orono Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wayzata Lake Apartments and starts from $2,225.

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