Cheap Homes for Rent in Rice County, MN from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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property at 538 2nd St NW

538 2nd St NW

FaribaultMN55021
property at 501 1st St W

501 1st St W

NorthfieldMN55057

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Cheapest Available Rice County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rice County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodridge Apartments in the Green Meadows neighborhood priced from $900. Northfield Estates in the Wood Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rice County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodridge Apartments** COMING SOON ** Surround yourself with nature.1BR,1BA$900
Northfield EstatesCOMING SOON2BR,1BA$935
Four Seasons ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rice County, MN

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rice County area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den Model at Straight River Apartments, LLC in the in the Downtown Faribault neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Rice County apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Heritage Bluff Apartments LLC starting at $1,345 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Faribault neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rice County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straight River Apartments, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bath + Den2BR,2BA$1.48
Heritage Bluff Apartments LLC2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Town's Edge Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.40
Hidden Valley Apartments** COMING SOON **2BR,1BA$1.10
PARKWAY TOWNHOUSES2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Maple Trails Apartments** COMING SOON **2BR,1BA$1.61
Northfield EstatesCOMING SOON2BR,1BA$1.17
Four Seasons ApartmentsBeautiful Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.62
Hillside ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Woodridge Apartments** COMING SOON ** Surround yourself with nature.1BR,1BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Rice County

What type of rentals are currently available in Rice County?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Rice County, MN with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,300. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rice County ranging from $1,350 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rice County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rice County ranges from $1,350 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,154.

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