
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scott County, MN from $600 (37 Rentals)
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Cardinal Ridge Apartments 62+

Brentwood Terrace - 55+ Community

Market Village Senior Residence 55+

The Henderson Senior Apartments 55+ WAITLIST

Carriage Manor Apartments

Northridge Court-55+ Senior Housing

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Lynn Court

River City Centre Senior Apartments 55+
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Hunters Ridge

Philipp Square Senior Apartments 55+

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Huntington Park

Glendale Place Senior Apartments 55+ WaitList

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scott County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $719 | $1,839 |
| Scott County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $815 | $3,076 |
| Scott County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,125 | $3,035 |
| Scott County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $1,585 | $5,479 |
| Scott County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $2,692 | $2,692 |
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Cheapest Available Scott County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scott County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cardinal Ridge Apartments 62+ in the Scott Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $750. Carriage Manor Apartments in the Riverside Fields neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scott County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Ridge Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lynn Court | Itasca | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Huntington Park | Willow | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
| Arbor Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Parkside Apartments | Parkside | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Belle Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Shakopee Flats | Sunrise River | Studio,1BA | $1,233 |
| Kestrel Village Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| The Triple Crown Residences At Canterbury | Oxley | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scott County, MN
As of January 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scott County area is the $1.14 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Boulder Ridge Townhomes in the in the Spring Lake Estates neighborhood starting from $1,878. The second greatest value Scott County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Jordan Valley Townhomes starting at $1,742 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Scott Far Western Suburbs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scott County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Ridge Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Jordan Valley Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Winfield Townhomes | Style A | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Brecken Place 2nd Addition | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Glendale Place Senior Apartments 55+ WaitList | D | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Northridge Court-55+ Senior Housing | One Bedroom Plus Den | 1BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Arlington Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Kestrel Village Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Lynn Court | Itasca | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Cardinal Ridge Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scott County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Scott County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scott County is under $1,335.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scott County?
The cheapest apartment in Scott County is Cardinal Ridge Apartments 62+ which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Scott County costs $2,710.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scott County?
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 23 regular apartments in Scott County 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 Scott County?
Cheap apartments in Scott County have an average cost of $214 which is $2,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott County.
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