Cheap Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN from $900 (41 Rentals)

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property at 306 State Ave

$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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306 State Ave

OwatonnaMN55060
property at 1201 S Cedar Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1201 S Cedar Ave

OwatonnaMN55060
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Aire
$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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$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

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$1,150

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$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
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$1,175 - $1,645
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$1,175 - $1,645

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West Lake Meadows

1575 24th Ave NWOwatonna, MN 55060
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property at 124 E Rose St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 E Rose St

OwatonnaMN55060
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Coopers Court
$1,224 - $1,379
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$1,205 - $1,360
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Coopers Court

614 W Bridge StOwatonna, MN 55060
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property at 230 E Vine St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

230 E Vine St

OwatonnaMN55060
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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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Academy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Apartments

706 E Academy StOwatonna, MN 55060
property at 1506 7th St SE

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 7th St 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 423 Adams Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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423 Adams Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 302 19th St NE

$1,095

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$1,095

Total Monthly Price
$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

302 19th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 207 E 4th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

207 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007

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property at 103 Main St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

103 Main St E

Clarks GroveMN56016
property at 950 S 3rd Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

950 S 3rd Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 614 10th St NE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

614 10th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 416 State St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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416 State St

West ConcordMN55985
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

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1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1206 10th St NE

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1206 10th St NE

AustinMN55912
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
property at 400 7th St SW

$1,265

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$1,200
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$1,265

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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400 7th St SW

AustinMN55912

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property at 407 6th St NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 6th St NW

AustinMN55912

Owatonna, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Owatonna, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026

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$1,895$1,00021

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 $905. 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
Lincoln Square Apartments1 Bedroom - 2361BR,1BA$905
Clifton Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,095
West Lake MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,195
Park Village Apartments2bd/1ba PV12BR,1BA$1,220
South Pointe II ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,260
Park Plaza Apartments2B 1011 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1,430
111 Vine Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,525
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN and Nearby

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Owatonna area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at 111 Vine Apartments in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Owatonna apartment is the 2B 1011 sq. ft. Model at Park Plaza Apartments starting at $1,430 with a $1.41 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.
111 Vine Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Park Plaza Apartments2B 1011 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.41
139 W Front St, Unit 139 W. Front St. Upper139 W Front St2BR,1BA$1.25
Park Village Apartments2bd/1ba PV12BR,1BA$1.53
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$2.01
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
Lincoln Square Apartments1 Bedroom - 2361BR,1BA$1.45
West Lake MeadowsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10

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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 West Lake Meadows listed at $1,175.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Owatonna Apartment is $905 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 $1,220 at Park Village Apartments.

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