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

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Radel Court
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$995 - $1,395
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Radel Court

520 6th St SEllendale, MN 56026
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property at 1201 S Cedar Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1201 S Cedar Ave

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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property at 240 E Rice St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

240 E Rice St

OwatonnaMN55060

Cheapest Available Steele County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Steele County, MN is a Studio unit found at Aire in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood priced from $1,020. Clifton Apartments in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Steele County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AireStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,020
Clifton Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,095
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio,1BA$1,195
Park Village Apartments2bd/1ba PV12BR,1BA$1,220
South Pointe II ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steele County, MN

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Steele County area is the $1.24 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Apartments on Mound in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Steele County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at South Pointe Apartments starting at $1,430 with a $1.30 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.
Apartments on MoundTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
South Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
111 Vine Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Park Plaza Apartments2B 999 sq.ft.2BR,1BA$1.43
Radel CourtC2BR,1BA$1.46
207 W Holly St, Unit Apt B Downstairs Unit207 W Holly St1BR,1BA$1.33
West Lake Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath Corner1BR,1BA$1.66
Park Village Apartments2bd/1ba PV12BR,1BA$1.53
South Pointe II ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Clifton Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steele County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Steele County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Steele County is at Aire listed at $1,020.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Steele County Apartment is $1,095 at Clifton Apartments.

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 $1,220 at Park Village Apartments.

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