Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Owatonna Neighborhood of Owatonna, MN from $800 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Owatonna area of Owatonna.

property at 109 E School St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 E School St

OwatonnaMN55060
property at 600 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 Jun 10

600 S Cedar Ave

OwatonnaMN55060
property at 717 S Cedar Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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717 S Cedar Ave

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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$1,140 - $1,690
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 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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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 514 S Grove Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

514 S Grove Ave

OwatonnaMN55060

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Downtown Owatonna, Owatonna, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Owatonna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Owatonna area of Owatonna, MN is a Studio unit found at Aire priced from $1,020. 111 Vine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Downtown Owatonna apartments for rent in Owatonna, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AireStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,020
111 Vine Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,110
South Pointe II ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,160
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,250
Apartments on MoundTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Owatonna, MN

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Owatonna area is the $1.83 price per square foot 2B Oak Model at ASCEND in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $2,630. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Owatonna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ASCEND2B Oak2BR,2BA$1.83
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
The Pointe @ Merchant Square2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.53
South Pointe II ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
111 Vine Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Cedar View Apartments2575 1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$2.08

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Downtown Owatonna, Owatonna, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Owatonna Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Owatonna?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Owatonna is at Aire listed at $1,020.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Owatonna is starting from $1,395 at Apartments on Mound.

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