
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scott County, MN from $600 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Scott County.


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Brentwood Court Apartments - 55+ Community

Market Village Senior Residence 55+

Brentwood Terrace - 55+ Community

205 Broadway St S

The Henderson Senior Apartments 55+ WAITLIST

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17073 Adelmann St SE

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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 | $1,403 | $600 | $1,839 |
| Scott County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $750 | $5,515 |
| Scott County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Scott County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
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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 Parkside Apartments in the Scott Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,050. Parkwood Apartments in the Downtown Prior Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scott County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1 and 2 bed | Studio, | $1,065 |
| Lynn Court | Itasca | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Belle Court | Unit B304 | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Carriage Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Huntington Park | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Avana Addison | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Shakopee Flats | Knife River | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scott County, MN
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scott County area is the $1.59 price per square foot Middle Unit Model at Gateway Court Townhomes - Shakopee, MN in the in the Highland Shores neighborhood starting from $2,710. The second greatest value Scott County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Jordan Valley Townhomes starting at $1,855 with a $1.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Court Townhomes - Shakopee, MN | Middle Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.59 |
| Jordan Valley Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Boulder Ridge Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Core Crossings Apartments | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Pike Lake Marsh | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| East Gate Estates | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Arbor Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 17073 Adelmann St SE | 17073 Adelmann St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Lynn Court | Itasca | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 224 Broadway St S | 224 Broadway St S | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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 $1,368.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scott County?
The cheapest apartment in Scott County is Parkside Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Scott County costs $2,501.
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 11 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 $167 which is $2,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott County.
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