
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Michael, MN from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
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Village at Town Center - St. Michael

11833 Frankfort Pkwy NE

11877 Frankfort Pkwy NE

Countryside Cottages

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Cornerstone Village
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12556 43rd St NE

12502 43rd St NE

Westwind Apartments

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Quest Apartments

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Monticello Crossings

Fredrik
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The Preserve at Commerce

Rivers Edge Apartments

Kingston Crossings

Pheasant Ridge Apartments

Cottages of Albertville Senior Townhomes

911 2nd Ave S

8627-8635 Woodlawn Dr
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1411 2nd Ave S

711 Willow Glen Dr

8983 Sawgrass Glen N

591 William St

603 William St

7224 147th Terrace NW

860 Independence Dr
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Saint Michael, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saint Michael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $1,364 | $1,670 |
| Saint Michael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $1,075 | $2,012 |
| Saint Michael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,100 | $2,284 |
| Saint Michael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,710 | $2,625 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Saint Michael, MN
Pricing Updated: 04/14/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Pond | $1,830 | $1,075 | 9 |
Cheapest Available Saint Michael Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Michael, MN is a Studio unit found at Monticello Crossings in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,366. Bedford Apartments in the Meadow Pond neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Michael apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Crossings | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,366 |
| Bedford Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Fredrik | Marlowe (A1) | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| The Dylan Apartments | Harmony Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,472 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Quest Apartments | 1 Bedroom A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Cornerstone Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,709 |
| The Preserve at Commerce | Camelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,779 |
| Kingston Crossings | 2Bed - 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,870 |
| The Preserve at Albertville | D3 - Northport | 3BR,2BA | $3,242 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Michael, MN
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Michael area is the $1.90 price per square foot D2 - Suttons Model at The Preserve at Albertville in the in the Meadow Pond neighborhood starting from $3,257. The second greatest value Saint Michael apartment is the 3 BR/2 BA fmr Model at Bedford Apartments starting at $1,815 with a $1.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Albertville | D2 - Suttons | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.90 |
| Bedford Apartments | 3 BR/2 BA fmr | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Cornerstone Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Kingston Crossings | 2Bed - 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Quest Apartments | 1 Bedroom A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Preserve at Commerce | Camelia | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Monticello Crossings | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
| Fredrik | Marlowe (A1) | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| The Dylan Apartments | Harmony Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
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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 $3,242.
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 $1,830.
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 $685 which is $1,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saint Michael.
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