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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $1,000 | $1,770 |
| Waconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $655 | $2,812 |
| Waconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $782 | $3,952 |
| Waconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $1,350 | $5,710 |
There are currently 12 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waconia, MN neighborhoods that range in price from $990 to $1,910. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waconia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Freedom | 6 | $1,427 | $990 |
| Waterford Heartland Row | 6 | $1,427 | $990 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waconia, MN is found at The Mist on Lake Minnetonka in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood and is 1,543 square feet priced from $2,521. Lake Hazeltine Woods in the The Preserve neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,222 square feet and currently listed start at $2,045. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waconia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mist on Lake Minnetonka | 1 Bed 2 Bath with Den | 1,543 Sq Ft | $2,521 |
| Lake Hazeltine Woods | 1A | 1,222 Sq Ft | $2,045 |
| Springs at McKnight Lake | 1 BR Grand Overlook | 947 Sq Ft | $1,812 |
| The Carver Apartments | The Hyland | 931 Sq Ft | $1,968 |
| The Uptown Apartments | 1BR2 | 884 Sq Ft | $1,910 |
| Langdon Lake Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 880 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| Carrick Apartments and Townhomes | Mast | 872 Sq Ft | $2,225 |
| Harbor District Apartments | Top Floor Large One Bedroom | 840 Sq Ft | $1,425 |
| Juniper | Matilda | 814 Sq Ft | $1,830 |
| Lake Jonathan Flats | Navigator - ACC | 811 Sq Ft | $1,598 |
As of January 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waconia, MN is the Harrison Model starting from $1,050 at Solace on Lake Minnetonka in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood. The second most affordable Waconia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Lakecrest Apartments starting at $1,099 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waconia is currently $1,709. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Waconia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Solace on Lake Minnetonka | Harrison | $1,050 |
| Lakecrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,099 |
| Dockside Apartments on Lake Minnetonka | The Reflection | $1,120 |
| Langdon Lake Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | $1,200 |
| Cedar Creek Apartments | 1BR-U | $1,215 |
| Minnetonka Edgewater | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,250 |
| Shorewood Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,295 |
| The Otto | 1A - The Vineyard | $1,369 |
| Zen Chaska | The Jade | $1,400 |
| Harbor District Apartments | Top Floor Large One Bedroom | $1,425 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waconia is at Solace on Lake Minnetonka listed at $1,050.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waconia is $1,709.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waconia is a 1,543 square feet unit starting from $2,521 at The Mist on Lake Minnetonka.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waconia is currently 627 sq ft.
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