Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stillwater, MN from $900 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1003 3rd St S

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Feb 1

1003 3rd St S

StillwaterMN55082

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property at 15234 Upper 61st St N

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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15234 Upper 61st St N, Unit #2

15234 Upper 61st St N
StillwaterMN55082

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property at 464 Cimarron

$1,451

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$1,451

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$1,451

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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464 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 6248-6250 45th St N

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6248-6250 45th St N

OakdaleMN55128
property at 161 1st Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 1st Ave N

BayportMN55003

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Stillwater, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stillwater, MN

Pricing Updated: 01/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Stillwater, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stillwater Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Stillwater$2,565$91216
Settlers Glen$2,565$91216
Washington Far Eastern Suburbs$3,300$846552

Cheapest Available Stillwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stillwater, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Stonebridge Apartments in the Settlers Glen neighborhood priced from $1,319. Curve Crest Villas in the Settlers Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stillwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,319
Curve Crest Villas1 Bedroom TXC1BR,1BA$1,365
Cottages of StillwaterTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,675
Miller ApartmentsThe BloomerStudio,1BA$2,265
Sandhill ShoresEvergreen1BR,1BA$2,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stillwater, MN

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stillwater area is the $1.82 price per square foot Grove-B Model at Woodhelm Townhomes in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $3,325. The second greatest value Stillwater apartment is the 107 Chestnut St E Model at 107 Chestnut St E, Unit 212 starting at $3,500 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Settlers Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stillwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodhelm TownhomesGrove-B2BR,2.5BA$1.82
107 Chestnut St E, Unit 212107 Chestnut St E2BR,2BA$2.33
Cottages of StillwaterTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$2.00
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Curve Crest Villas1 Bedroom TXC1BR,1BA$1.88
Sandhill ShoresEvergreen1BR,1BA$4.10
Miller ApartmentsThe BloomerStudio ,1BA$4.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stillwater Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stillwater?

The cheapest apartment in Stillwater is Curve Crest Villas which is listed at $1,365, while the average apartment in Stillwater costs $2,810.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stillwater?

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 82 regular apartments in Stillwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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