Cheap Apartments for Rent near Preston, MN from $600 (39 Rentals)

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The Ida
$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400
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The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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5th on 5th Apartments
$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
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$40

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$1,270 - $1,680
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Riverview
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$1,345 - $1,595
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$1,345 - $1,595

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$1,345 - $1,595
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Riverview

211 1st St NERochester, MN 55906
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The Manor at Med City
$1,360 - $1,765
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$135

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$1,360 - $1,765
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Rosewater
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$1,395 - $2,532
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$1,305 - $2,442
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The Rosewater

1155 Felty Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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SoRoc on Maine
Rent Specials
$1,435 - $3,190
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$1,435 - $3,190

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SoRoc on Maine

4850 Maine Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Graham
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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1017 21st St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 21st St SE

1017 21st St SERochester, MN 55904
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Chester Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
property at 121 Main St S

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 32 11th St NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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32 11th St NW

RochesterMN55901

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property at 220 Broadway Ave S

$1,395 - $1,650

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$1,395

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$1,395

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220 Broadway Ave S

RochesterMN55904
property at 101 8th Ave SE

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

101 8th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Lofts at Mayo Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts at Mayo Park

123 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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Preston, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Preston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Preston, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Clover Patch Apartments priced from $815. Sutton Place in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Preston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Sutton Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Chester Estates2 Bed2BR,1BA$985
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$1,045
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,200
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1,236
Cottages of Stewartville3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1,345
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston, MN and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes in the starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Preston apartment is the Swan Model at Eastwood Ridge starting at $1,815 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Eastwood RidgeSwan2BR,2BA$1.68
Cottages of Stewartville3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.25
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Chester Estates2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.23
The Riverview1 Bed + Den1BR,1BA$1.97
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Sutton Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
The IdaFurnished 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Preston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Preston is at The Beacon listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Preston Apartment is $815 at Clover Patch Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Preston is starting from $879 at Clover Patch Apartments.

What is the most affordable Preston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Preston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Scenic View Townhomes and starts from $1,236.

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