
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk County, MN from $300 (14 Rentals)
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Polk County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Studio Apartments | $865 | $745 | $950 |
| Polk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $936 | $800 | $1,054 |
| Polk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,021 | $790 | $1,825 |
| Polk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $992 | $1,700 |
| Polk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,260 | $1,675 |
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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverwood priced from $640. Broadway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $771. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Broadway Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| Block V | STUDIO/1BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Green Acres Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Available! | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
| Country Place Apartments | 1bed-1bath (sm) | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, MN
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $0.68 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Crookston Townhomes in the starting from $992. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 4BR/1BA Model at Block V starting at $1,525 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Grand Forks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.68 |
| Block V | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Minnesota Heights Apartments | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 1,279 SF | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Heritage Highland II Townhomes | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.74 |
| Greentree Square II | 3 bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Green Acres Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - NEW Renovation! | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Broadway Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Country Place Apartments | 1bed-1bath (sm) | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Greentree Square | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Riverwood | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polk County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Polk County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Polk County is under $1,327.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Polk County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Polk County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Polk County?
Cheap apartments in Polk County have an average cost of $732 which is $660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Polk County.
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