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property at 805 Smetana Rd

$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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805 Smetana Rd

HopkinsMN55343
property at 2335 Hemlock Ln N

$1,495

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2335 Hemlock Ln N

PlymouthMN55441
property at 15800 26th Ave N

$1,899

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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15800 26th Ave N

MinneapolisMN55447
property at 7689 Nicholas Way

$2,000

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7689 Nicholas Way

ChanhassenMN55317

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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 Bay Pointe Apartments in the Pinehurst neighborhood priced from $1,055. Shoreline Place in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orono apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Pointe Apartments1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1,055
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba2BR,1BA$1,059
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN and Nearby

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $1.73 price per square foot 4664 Suffolk Rd Model at 4664 Suffolk Rd, Unit Mound Upper Unit Duplex in the in the Laketown Colonial Townhomes neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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.
4664 Suffolk Rd, Unit Mound Upper Unit Duplex4664 Suffolk Rd3BR,1BA$1.73
Highcroft Manor Apartments Located in Wayzata, MN2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.55
Plymouth Colony2 Bed w/Laundry Remodelled2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Langdon Lake Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Shoreline Place2 bed / 1 ba (updated)2BR,1BA$1.60
Lakecrest Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Shorewood Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Dockside Apartments on Lake MinnetonkaThe Marina1BR,1BA$1.60
Bay Pointe Apartments1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1.51
Christmas Lake Manor ApartmentsOne Bathroom/ One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orono

What type of rentals are currently available in Orono?

There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in Orono, MN with pricing that ranges from $895 to $14,725. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orono ranging from $1,200 to $14,995.

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 $14,995 with an average monthly rent of $5,401.

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 $14,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,750.

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