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

South Pointe Apartments

West Lake Meadows

113 N Cedar Ave, Unit Apt 3

Academy Apartments

South Pointe II Apartments
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204 3rd Ave SE

815 11th Ave SW

302 19th St NE

111 3rd St SE

1009 3rd Ave NW

1003 Lincoln Ave
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1206 10th St NE

806 John Farry Pl

905 1st Ave SW
Owatonna, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Owatonna?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Owatonna Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $1,065 | $1,135 |
Owatonna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $825 | $1,600 |
Owatonna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,050 | $2,650 |
Owatonna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,400 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Owatonna, MN
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Owatonna | $1,750 | $825 | 34 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lincoln Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 236 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
111 Vine Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
ASCEND | 1B Wabena | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Park Plaza Apartments | 2B 1011 sq. ft. | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
West Lake Meadows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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119 W Broadway St, Unit 119.5 | 119 W Broadway St | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
West Lake Meadows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Park Plaza Apartments | 2B 1011 sq. ft. | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
2033 Greenwood Dr, Unit 2 | 2033 Greenwood Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Cedar View Apartments | 2575 2 BD/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
ASCEND | 1B Wabena | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
111 Vine Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Lincoln Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 236 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Getting Around Owatonna, MN
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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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