Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prior Lake, MN from $900 (33 Rentals)

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The Grainwood Senior Apartments
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$1,395 - $1,972
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$1,395 - $1,972

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$1,395 - $1,972
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grainwood Senior Apartments

5119 Gateway St SEPrior Lake, MN 55372
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property at 16704 Brunswick Ave SE

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16704 Brunswick Ave SE

Prior LakeMN55372
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Creekside Commons Apartments
$1,524 - $1,749
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$1,425 - $1,650
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$99

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$1,524 - $1,749
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside Commons Apartments

16535 Tranquility Ct SEPrior Lake, MN 55372
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property at 16650 Brunswick Ave SE

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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16650 Brunswick Ave SE

Prior LakeMN55372
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Brooksville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooksville

16829 Toronto Ave SEPrior Lake, MN 55372
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Lake Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Ridge Apartments

13854 McKenna Rd NWPrior Lake, MN 55379
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Pike Lake Marsh
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pike Lake Marsh

4489 Marsh Dr NEPrior Lake, MN 55372
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Springs at Egan Drive
Rent Specials
$1,393 - $2,516
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$1,299 - $2,422
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Springs at Egan Drive

14125 Louisiana AveSavage, MN 55378
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The Murphy
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$1,525 - $1,926
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$1,525 - $1,926

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The Murphy

15425 Dakota AveSavage, MN 55372
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property at 412 N Cedar St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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412 N Cedar St

ChaskaMN55318
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Louisiana Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Louisiana Lofts

14977 Louisiana AveSavage, MN 55378
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Sarazin Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sarazin Flats

1575 Sarazin StShakopee, MN 55379
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property at 8856 Jasmine Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8856 Jasmine Ln

Eden PrairieMN55344
property at 13316 Zenith Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13316 Zenith Ln

Eden PrairieMN55346
property at 9830 Upper 161st St W

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9830 Upper 161st St W

LakevilleMN55044
property at 12585 Gavotte Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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12585 Gavotte Ave

St. PaulMN55124
property at 7255 126th St W

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7255 126th St W

St. PaulMN55124
property at 12710 Granger Ct

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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12710 Granger Ct

St. PaulMN55124
property at 4041 W 125th St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4041 W 125th St

SavageMN55378

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The Villas of Savage
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas of Savage

14205 Alabama Ave SSavage, MN 55378
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Prior Lake, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prior Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prior Lake, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grainwood Senior Apartments in the Downtown Prior Lake neighborhood priced from $1,395. Elwood Apartment Homes in the Spring Lake Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prior Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grainwood Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom - E1BR,1BA$1,395
Elwood Apartment HomesArkleStudio,1BA$1,396
Lake Ridge Apartments0 Bed | 1 Bath (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,418
Pike Lake MarshC2 Type B2BR,2BA$1,419
Core Crossings ApartmentsThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1,460
TRIO @ southbridgeOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1,499
The MurphyThe Trotter1BR,1BA$1,525
ResideWren (1-0)1BR,1BA$1,535
Jeffers Waterfront ApartmentsThe Cabin1BR,1BA$1,555
Courtwood Village 22 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prior Lake, MN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prior Lake area is the $1.43 price per square foot Three Bedroom B Model at Core Crossings Apartments in the in the Riverside Fields neighborhood starting from $1,804. The second greatest value Prior Lake apartment is the 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs at Egan Drive starting at $2,204 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Riverside Fields neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prior Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Core Crossings ApartmentsThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.43
Springs at Egan Drive2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.08
Pike Lake MarshC2 Type B2BR,2BA$1.34
Creekside Commons Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
Courtwood Village 22 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Elwood Apartment HomesNyquist1BR,1BA$2.14
TRIO @ southbridgeOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$2.19
The Grainwood Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom - E1BR,1BA$1.92
ResideWren (1-0)1BR,1BA$2.14
The MurphyThe Trotter1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prior Lake Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prior Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prior Lake Apartment is $1,395 at The Grainwood Senior Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Prior Lake is starting from $1,419 at Pike Lake Marsh.

What is the most affordable Prior Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prior Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Core Crossings Apartments and starts from $1,460.

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