Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shafer, MN from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Taylors Falls Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylors Falls Villas

621-667 Linden CtTaylors Falls, MN 55084
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956 Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

956 Place Apartments

956 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Headwaters Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Headwaters Landing

20041 Fitzgerald Trl NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Alpine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

231 4th Ave NWForest Lake, MN 55025

Shafer, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shafer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shafer, MN is a Studio unit found at Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,030. 844 4th St SW in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shafer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsEfficiency 1-01Studio,1BA$1,030
844 4th St SW1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,140
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,179
Forest Lake NorthShore Apartments LLC (1167)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Forest Park II Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Chisago Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,195
Cascade FallsTWO BR WASHER/DRYER UNIT W/GARAGE2BR,1BA$1,199
Kilkenny CourtOne Bedroom 1A1BR,1BA$1,216
Seven Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafer, MN and Nearby

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shafer area is the $1.19 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bedroom Model at Fitzgerald Flats in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Shafer apartment is the Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Model at JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTS starting at $1,785 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Victor Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shafer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fitzgerald FlatsThree Bedroom, Two Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTSTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.50
Springwood ApartmentsBellevue3BR,1BA$1.50
FOSTER PLACE2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Lower2BR,2BA$1.58
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.41
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.14
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath H2BR,1BA$1.45
Falcon Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment A2BR,1BA$1.54
Cascade Falls2 BR WITH WASHER/DRYER WITH GARAGE2BR,1BA$1.43
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shafer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shafer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shafer is at Arbor View Apartments listed at $1,030.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shafer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shafer Apartment is $1,100 at 844 4th St SW.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shafer Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shafer is starting from $1,140 at Autumn Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shafer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shafer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greystone Apartments and starts from $1,439.

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