Cheap Homes for Rent in Owatonna, MN from $800 (10 Rentals)

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property at 702 E Main St

$850

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007
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
property at 930 S Broadway Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 5

930 S Broadway Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 423 Adams Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 6

423 Adams Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 1203 11th St NW

$1,000

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$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1203 11th St NW

AustinMN55912

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property at 800 12th Ave NW

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

800 12th Ave NW

AustinMN55912
property at 511 5th Ave NW

$1,065

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$1,000
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$65

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$1,065

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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511 5th Ave NW

AustinMN55912
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
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
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 3

1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912

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Owatonna, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Owatonna, MN

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

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$85025

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. 111 Vine Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Owatonna apartments for rent:

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN and Nearby

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Owatonna

What type of rentals are currently available in Owatonna?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Owatonna, MN with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,830. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Owatonna ranging from $850 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Owatonna?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Owatonna ranges from $850 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,912.

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