Cheap Apartments for Rent in Steele County, MN from $400 (17 Rentals)

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124 E Rose St

OwatonnaMN55060
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204 3rd Ave SE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

204 3rd Ave SE

204 3rd Ave SEMedford, MN 55049
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909 E Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 E Vine St

909 Vine St EOwatonna, MN 55060

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Crestwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

216 12th St NEOwatonna, MN 55060
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111 Vine
Studio Apartments

111 Vine

111 W Vine StOwatonna, MN 55060
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Cheapest Available Steele County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Steele County, MN is a Studio unit found at Cedar View Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood priced from $1,095. Park Village 1 and Park Village 2 in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Steele County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 1st FloorStudio,1BA$1,095
Park Village 1 and Park Village 2pkv2250 2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1,200
Clifton Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,250
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$1,490
West Lake Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steele County, MN

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Steele County area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 236 Model at Lincoln Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Steele County apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Corner Model at West Lake Meadows starting at $1,725 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Steele County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Square Apartments3 Bedroom - 2363BR,1BA$1.18
West Lake Meadows2 Bed 1 Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1.60
Clifton Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Park Village 1 and Park Village 2pkv114 2bd/1ba Upper2BR,1BA$1.56
ASCEND1B Wabena1BR,1BA$2.02
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 1st FloorStudio ,1BA$1.99
919 N Elm Ave, Unit D919 N Elm AveStudio ,1BA$1.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steele County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Steele County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Steele County Apartment is $1,200 at Park Village 1 and Park Village 2.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Steele County is starting from $1,200 at Park Village 1 and Park Village 2.

What is the most affordable Steele County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Steele County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Square Apartments and starts from $1,325.

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