Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainview, MN from $700 (23 Rentals)

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The Meadows Apartments
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The Meadows Apartments

1225 20th St SERochester, MN 55904
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Plainview, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plainview Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainview, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at River's Edge priced from $750. The Midtown Apartments in the Historic Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainview apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's EdgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1,020
Rochester Heights1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,049
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainview, MN and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainview area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Plainview apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Georgetowne Homes starting at $1,600 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the North Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadway Plaza - Mayo Clinic2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Georgetowne Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
The Riverview3bed/2bathroom3BR,2BA$1.29
1st Avenue Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
TwentyFirst Ave3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.46
Olympik Village ApartmentsAres2BR,1BA$1.17
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Essex PlaceOne Bedroom - Finch1BR,1BA$1.56
The Gates of RochesterCarlyle1BR,1BA$1.27
River's EdgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Getting Around Plainview, MN

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46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainview Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainview?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainview is at Bryk on Broadway listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainview Apartment is $750 at River's Edge.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainview is starting from $850 at River's Edge.

What is the most affordable Plainview Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Essex Place and starts from $1,378.

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