Cheap Homes for Rent in Orono, MN from $1,200 (22 Rentals)

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property at 941 11th Ave S

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

941 11th Ave S

HopkinsMN55343
property at 917 11th Ave S

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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917 11th Ave S

HopkinsMN55343
property at 810 9th Ave S

$1,198

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$1,198

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$1,198

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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810 9th Ave S

HopkinsMN55343
property at 4379 Wilshire Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4379 Wilshire Blvd, Unit C104

4379 Wilshire Blvd
MoundMN55364
property at 946 Westbrooke Way

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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946 Westbrooke Way

HopkinsMN55343
property at 4407 Wilshire Blvd

$1,295 - $1,775

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$1,300

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$1,300

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4407 Wilshire Blvd

MoundMN55364

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property at 805 Smetana Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

805 Smetana Rd

HopkinsMN55343
property at 814 Old Settlers Trail

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

property at 533 Maple Square

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

533 Maple Square

WayzataMN55391
property at 2710 Upland Ct

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2710 Upland Ct

MinneapolisMN55447
property at 1730 Merrimac Ln N

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1730 Merrimac Ln N

PlymouthMN55447
property at 5580 Shorewood Ln

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5580 Shorewood Ln

ShorewoodMN55331
property at 18197 Warbler Ln

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

18197 Warbler Ln

Eden PrairieMN55346

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property at 7629 Century Blvd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

7629 Century Blvd

ChanhassenMN55317
property at 3670 Gettysburg Ave S

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

3670 Gettysburg Ave S

St. Louis ParkMN55426
property at 5420-5422 Mallard Ln

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5420-5422 Mallard Ln

ExcelsiorMN55331
property at 6140 Creek View Ridge

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

6140 Creek View Ridge

MinnetonkaMN55345
property at 1300 Landmark Trail S

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

1300 Landmark Trail S

HopkinsMN55343
property at 3522 Baker Rd

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3522 Baker Rd

HopkinsMN55305
property at 14355 Fairway Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14355 Fairway Dr

Eden PrairieMN55344

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property at 5050 Holly Ln N

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5050 Holly Ln N

PlymouthMN55446

Orono, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orono, MN is a Studio unit found at Excelsior Manor Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood priced from $995. Solace 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 $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orono apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excelsior Manor ApartmentsStudio/1baStudio,1BA$995
Solace on Lake MinnetonkaHarrison1BR,1BA$1,050
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba2BR,1BA$1,059
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Marina1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN and Nearby

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Highcroft Manor Apartments Located in Wayzata, MN in the in the Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,692. The second greatest value Orono apartment is the 2 Bed w/Laundry Remodelled Model at Plymouth Colony starting at $1,420 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Timber Creek Crossing Village 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.
Highcroft Manor Apartments Located in Wayzata, MN2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.64
Plymouth Colony2 Bed w/Laundry Remodelled2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Langdon Lake Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Wayzata Woods1 Bedroom & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba (updated)2BR,1BA$1.60
Lakecrest Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Reflection1BR,1BA$1.60
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Solace on Lake MinnetonkaHarrison1BR,1BA$1.70
Excelsior Manor ApartmentsStudio/1baStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orono

What type of rentals are currently available in Orono?

There are currently 123 Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $7,107. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orono ranging from $1,200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orono?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orono ranges from $1,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,798.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orono?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orono range from $1,350 to $7,107, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

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