Cheap Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN from $800 (32 Rentals)

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property at 109 E School St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 E School St

OwatonnaMN55060
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West Lake Meadows
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$1,125 - $1,595
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$1,125 - $1,595

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West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NWOwatonna, MN 55060
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The Pearl
$1,140 - $1,690
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$1,100 - $1,650
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$40

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$1,140 - $1,690
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

The Pearl

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

$1,150 - $1,200

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1208 3rd Ave NE

OwatonnaMN55060
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Coopers Court
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$1,224 - $1,654
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$1,205 - $1,635
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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
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111 Vine

111 W Vine StOwatonna, MN 55060
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property at 240 E Rice St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

240 E Rice St

OwatonnaMN55060
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Academy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

706 E Academy StOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 702 E Main St

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007

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property at 121 Clinton St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Clinton St

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 262 S Pearl St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 4

262 S Pearl St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 1203 11th St NW

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1203 11th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1102 3rd St NW

$1,090

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$1,025
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$1,090

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 3rd St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1102 3rd St NW

$1,090

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$1,025
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$1,090

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 3rd St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 3

1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 416 State St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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416 State St

West ConcordMN55985

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property at 101 Elm St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Elm St

ClaremontMN55924

Owatonna, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Owatonna, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/06/2026

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$1,654$85026

Cheapest Available Owatonna Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Owatonna, MN is a Studio unit found at Aire in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood priced from $1,020. Clifton Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Owatonna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AireStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,020
Clifton Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,095
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,195
South Pointe II ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,260
Coopers CourtTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,344
Apartments on MoundTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,430
West Lake Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,485
111 Vine Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,525
ASCEND2B Wadsworth2BR,2BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN and Nearby

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Owatonna area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2B Wadsworth Model at ASCEND in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Owatonna apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apartments on Mound starting at $1,395 with a $1.22 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.
ASCEND2B Wadsworth2BR,2BA$1.92
Apartments on MoundTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
West Lake Meadows2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
111 Vine Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Coopers CourtTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.78
South Pointe II ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Clifton Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1.56
Cedar View Apartments2575 1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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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 Aire listed at $1,020.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Owatonna Apartment is $1,095 at Clifton 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 $1,250 at Clifton Apartments.

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