Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Michael, MN from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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The Dylan Apartments
$1,432 - $2,379
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$1,417 - $2,364
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$1,432 - $2,379
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Dylan Apartments

11910 Town Center drSaint Michael, MN 55376
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Countryside Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Countryside Cottages

301-431 Hillcrest Dr SESaint Michael, MN 55376
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Cornerstone Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Village

40 St Michael PkySaint Michael, MN 55376
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Quest Apartments
$1,400 - $2,360
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$1,385 - $2,345
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$15

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$1,400 - $2,360
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Quest Apartments

13650 Marsh View AveRogers, MN 55374
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The Preserve at Commerce
$1,404 - $4,619
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$1,400 - $4,615
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$4

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$1,404 - $4,619
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The Preserve at Commerce

13600 Commerce BlvdRogers, MN 55374
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Monticello Crossings
$1,416 - $3,091
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$1,405 - $3,080
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Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak AveMonticello, MN 55362
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property at 8330 Cedar St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8330 Cedar St

RockfordMN55373

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property at 301 3rd St E

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 3rd St E

MonticelloMN55362
property at 322 Creekside Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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322 Creekside Dr

BuffaloMN55313
property at 821 Creekside Cir

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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821 Creekside Cir

BuffaloMN55313
property at 860 Independence Dr

$1,799 - $1,850

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$1,799

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$1,799

2 Bedroom Rentals

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860 Independence Dr

Big LakeMN55309
property at 127 Jerry Liefert Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Jerry Liefert Dr

MonticelloMN55362
property at 5778 Spirit Hills Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5778 Spirit Hills Rd

MonticelloMN55362
property at 603 William St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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603 William St

Big LakeMN55309
property at 17127 Polk St NW

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17127 Polk St NW

Elk RiverMN55330

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Saint Michael, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Saint Michael, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Saint Michael, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Saint Michael Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadow Pond$1,732$1,0757

Cheapest Available Saint Michael Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Michael, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Cornerstone Village in the Meadow Pond neighborhood priced from $1,328. Fredrik in the Brockton Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Michael apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone Village2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,328
FredrikMarlowe (A1)Studio,1BA$1,425
Bedford Apartments2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,475
Monticello CrossingsS2Studio,1BA$1,481
Rivers Edge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Michael, MN and Nearby

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Michael area is the $2.04 price per square foot D1 - Traverse Model at The Preserve at Albertville in the in the Meadow Pond neighborhood starting from $2,962. The second greatest value Saint Michael apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cornerstone Village starting at $1,328 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Meadow Pond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Michael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at AlbertvilleD1 - Traverse3BR,2BA$2.04
Cornerstone Village2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Bedford Apartments3 BR/2 BA fmr3BR,2BA$1.69
The Preserve at CommerceBentley2BR,1BA$1.87
The Dylan ApartmentsTranquil Den2BR,2BA$2.08
Quest Apartments1 Bedroom A61BR,1BA$2.16
Rivers Edge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Monticello CrossingsS2Studio ,1BA$2.31
FredrikRowley (A3)Studio ,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Michael Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Saint Michael?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saint Michael is under $2,962.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saint Michael?

The cheapest apartment in Saint Michael is Rivers Edge Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Saint Michael costs $1,732.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saint Michael?

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 7 regular apartments in Saint Michael 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 Saint Michael?

Cheap apartments in Saint Michael have an average cost of $748 which is $984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Michael.

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