Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN from $800 (34 Rentals)

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Excelsior Lake
2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Lake

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

Grandview Apartments

216 Brown Rd NLong Lake, MN 55356
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Wellington Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Apartments

17210 County Rd 6Plymouth, MN 55447
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Bryant Wood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Orono, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orono, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Christmas Lake Manor Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood priced from $1,080. Dockside Apartments on Lake Minnetonka in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orono apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1,120
Langdon Lake Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Shoreline Place2 bedroom / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Lakecrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN and Nearby

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $1.03 price per square foot 5285 Manchester Dr Model at 5285 Manchester Dr, Unit 105 in the in the Wright Far Western Suburbs neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Orono apartment is the 382 Dexter Dr Model at 382 Dexter Dr, Unit 380 starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Wright Far Western Suburbs 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.
5285 Manchester Dr, Unit 1055285 Manchester Dr2BR,1BA$1.03
382 Dexter Dr, Unit 380382 Dexter Dr2BR,1BA$1.29
110 Circle A Dr S, Unit 230110 Circle A Dr S2BR,1BA$1.30
1885 Newport St, Unit 3011885 Newport St2BR,1BA$1.23
Langdon Lake Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.41
150 Wayzata Blvd E, Unit 10150 Wayzata Blvd E1BR,1BA$1.62
725 Wayzata Blvd E, Unit 7725 Wayzata Blvd E1BR,1BA$1.62
Shoreline Place2 bedroom / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1.60
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Getting Around Orono, MN

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,080 at Christmas Lake Manor Apartments.

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 $1,200 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 Ironwood Townhomes and starts from $3,114.

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