Cheap Homes for Rent in Steele County, MN from $900 (4 Rentals)

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property at 306 State Ave
$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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306 State Ave

OwatonnaMN55060

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property at 436 Glendale St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

436 Glendale St

OwatonnaMN55060
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property at 210 W Holly St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
6 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

210 W Holly St

OwatonnaMN55060

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steele County, MN

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Steele County area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2B Walnut Model at ASCEND in the in the Downtown Owatonna neighborhood starting from $2,830. The second greatest value Steele County apartment is the 139 W Front St Model at 139 W Front St, Unit 139 W. Front St. Upper starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 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.
ASCEND2B Walnut2BR,2BA$1.99
139 W Front St, Unit 139 W. Front St. Upper139 W Front St2BR,1BA$1.25
Radel CourtC2BR,1BA$1.46
Summit Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.42
West Lake Meadows1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
The Pointe @ Merchant Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89
111 Vine Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Cedar View Apartments2575 Studio - 2nd and 3rd FloorStudio ,1BA$1.84
Coopers CourtOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Steele County

What type of rentals are currently available in Steele County?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Steele County, MN with pricing that ranges from $1,020 to $2,830. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Steele County ranging from $900 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Steele County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Steele County ranges from $900 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,781.

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