Cheap Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN from $1,020 (37 Rentals)

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$1,020 - $1,560
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525 Hillcrest Ave SEOwatonna, MN 55060
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The Pearl
$1,140 - $1,690

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,650
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,140 - $1,690
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pearl

130 E Pearl StOwatonna, MN 55060
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property at 1208 3rd Ave NE
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1208 3rd Ave NE

OwatonnaMN55060
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West Lake Meadows
$1,175 - $1,645

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,645

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NWOwatonna, MN 55060
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Coopers Court
$1,224 - $1,354

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Base Rent$1,205 - $1,335
Required Monthly Fees$19

Total Monthly Price$1,224 - $1,354
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coopers Court

614 W Bridge StOwatonna, MN 55060
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909 E Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060
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Crestwood Apartments
1 to 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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Clifton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clifton Apartments

1999 Hartle AveOwatonna, MN 55060
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Academy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

706 E Academy StOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 501 1st St W
$875

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Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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501 1st St W

NorthfieldMN55057

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property at 608 3rd Ave NW
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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608 3rd Ave NW

Dodge CenterMN55927
property at 802 9th Ave SE
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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802 9th Ave SE

AustinMN55912
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204 3rd Ave SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

204 3rd Ave SE

204 3rd Ave SEMedford, MN 55049
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property at 701 Water St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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701 Water St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 1109 1st Ave NW
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1109 1st Ave NW

FaribaultMN55021
property at 1111 4th St NW
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 912 2nd Ave NE
$1,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

912 2nd Ave NE

AustinMN55912
property at 1207 9th St NE
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1207 9th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 126 Clinton St
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

126 Clinton St

AustinMN55912

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property at 2113 Oakland Ave E
$1,290

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,290

Total Monthly Price$1,290
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2113 Oakland Ave E

AustinMN55912

Owatonna, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Owatonna, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Owatonna, MN area range in price from $1,020 to $2,830 with an overall median price of $1,317. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Owatonna Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Owatonna$1,317$1,02023

Cheapest Available Owatonna Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Owatonna, MN is a Studio unit found at 111 Vine Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood priced from $1,025. Summit Manor Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Owatonna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 Vine ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Summit Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Academy ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,139
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,195
Coopers CourtOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,224
West Lake Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,310
The Pointe @ Merchant Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,330
The Pearl1 Bedroom 1 Bath and Den1BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN and Nearby

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Owatonna area is the $1.25 price per square foot 139 W Front St Model at 139 W Front St, Unit 139 W. Front St. Upper in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Owatonna apartment is the 207 W Holly St Model at 207 W Holly St, Unit Apt B Downstairs Unit starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 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.
139 W Front St, Unit 139 W. Front St. Upper139 W Front St2BR,1BA$1.25
207 W Holly St, Unit Apt B Downstairs Unit207 W Holly St1BR,1BA$1.33
The Pearl1 Bedroom 1 Bath and Den1BR,1BA$1.58
Summit Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
West Lake Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
The Pointe @ Merchant Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio ,1BA$1.84
Coopers CourtOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.96
111 Vine ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.66
Academy ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Owatonna Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Owatonna?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Owatonna is at 111 Vine Apartments listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Owatonna Apartment is $1,110 at 111 Vine 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 $1,100 at Summit Manor Apartments.

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