Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Owatonna Neighborhood of Owatonna, MN from $800 (12 Rentals)

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

property at 717 S Cedar Ave

$800

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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717 S Cedar Ave

OwatonnaMN55060
property at 234 E McKinley St

$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

234 E McKinley St

OwatonnaMN55060

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1917 Hartle Ave, Unit Hartle
$1,100
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$1,100

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1917 Hartle Ave, Unit Hartle

1917 Hartle AveOwatonna, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Academy Apartments priced from $1,125. Park Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Downtown Owatonna apartments for rent in Owatonna, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Academy ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,125
Park Village Apartments1bd/1ba + Den PV21BR,1BA$1,170
West Lake Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$1,450
South Pointe II ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Owatonna, MN

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Owatonna area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3B Model at Park Plaza Apartments in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Downtown Owatonna apartment is the 1917 Hartle Ave Model at 1917 Hartle Ave, Unit Hartle starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 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.
Park Plaza Apartments3B3BR,2BA$1.23
1917 Hartle Ave, Unit Hartle1917 Hartle Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
South Pointe II ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49
West Lake Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1.66
Park Village Apartments2bd/1ba PV1-1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.53
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$1.91
Academy ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.86

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Downtown Owatonna, Owatonna, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Owatonna Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Owatonna Apartment is $1,125 at Academy 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 $1,220 at Park Village Apartments.

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