Cheap Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN from $800 (21 Rentals)

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909 E Vine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060
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Crestwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

216 12th St NEOwatonna, MN 55060
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111 Vine
Studio Apartments

111 Vine

111 W Vine StOwatonna, MN 55060
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Owatonna, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Owatonna, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Owatonna, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Owatonna Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Owatonna$1,750$82534

Cheapest Available Owatonna Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Owatonna, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Square Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood priced from $885. 111 Vine Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Owatonna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Square Apartments1 Bedroom - 2361BR,1BA$885
111 Vine Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,285
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza Apartments2B 1011 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1,400
West Lake Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Owatonna area is the $1.04 price per square foot 119 W Broadway St Model at 119 W Broadway St, Unit 119.5 in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Owatonna apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath B Model at West Lake Meadows starting at $1,650 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Owatonna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
119 W Broadway St, Unit 119.5119 W Broadway St3BR,1BA$1.04
West Lake Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.53
Park Plaza Apartments2B 1011 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.38
2033 Greenwood Dr, Unit 22033 Greenwood Dr2BR,1BA$1.25
Cedar View Apartments2575 2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$1.81
111 Vine Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Lincoln Square Apartments1 Bedroom - 2361BR,1BA$1.42

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Getting Around Owatonna, MN

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44 / 100

Car-Dependent

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42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Owatonna Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Owatonna Apartment is $885 at Lincoln Square Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Owatonna is starting from $1,400 at Park Plaza Apartments.

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