
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waconia, MN from $600 (54 Rentals)
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The Uptown Apartments

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The Otto

340 S Olive St, Unit Upstairs

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Park Apartments

Elm Apartments

Trails Edge South

Vista Ridge

Interlaken Place
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Old City Hall

32 E Lake St

1003 Heather Ln

Clover Field Marketplace

Solace on Lake Minnetonka

Bayview Apartments

Carver Oaks

Shoreline Place

Cedar Creek Apartments

Minnetonka Edgewater Apartments and Boat Slips
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Lakecrest Village

Langdon Lake Apartments

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Dockside Apartments & Boat Slips - Lake Minnetonka

Shorewood Place Apartments

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Barbary Knoll Apartments

Harbor District Apartments

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Fenview Flats

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Springs at McKnight Lake

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The Carver Apartments

Brickstone
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Crosstown Commons - Income Guidelines Apply

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Lake Jonathan Flats

Highland Shores Apartments

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Rowe

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Sun Lake & Sun Lake Woods

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Hazeltine Shores

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Juniper

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Victoria Flats

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Olivine Apartments - Now Open!

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Chaska Place Apartments
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THE PLAZA at Hazeltine Apartments

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AbleLight Village

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Carrick North Building

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Lake Hazeltine Woods

561 S Elk St

Young America Apartments

Carver Place

Water's Edge Townhomes

604 White St SW

Town Square Place
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Waconia, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waconia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia Studio Apartments | $1,553 | $1,020 | $1,833 |
| Waconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $655 | $2,563 |
| Waconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $782 | $3,960 |
| Waconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,230 | $4,206 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waconia, MN
Pricing Updated: 08/16/2026Current apartment rentals in the Waconia, MN area range in price from $1,230 to $3,273 with an overall median price of $2,058. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waconia Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Freedom | $2,058 | $1,230 | 42 |
| Waterford Heartland Row | $2,058 | $1,230 | 42 |
Cheapest Available Waconia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Waconia, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Solace on Lake Minnetonka in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,050. Lakecrest Village in the Outlying Hennepin Far Western Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waconia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Solace on Lake Minnetonka | Harrison | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Lakecrest Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Langdon Lake Apartments | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Dockside Apartments & Boat Slips - Lake Minnetonka | The Marina | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Minnetonka Edgewater Apartments and Boat Slips | The Shoreline | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Barbary Knoll Apartments | 1 bd + Den Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,306 |
| Carver Oaks | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,330 |
| Harbor District Apartments | Large one bedroom with in unit W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Fenview Flats | Sage | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Springs at McKnight Lake | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,427 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waconia, MN and Nearby
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waconia area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, Market Rate, Floorplan B Model at Clover Field Marketplace in the in the Highland Shores neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Waconia apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at Carver Oaks starting at $1,330 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Highland Shores neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waconia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Clover Field Marketplace | 2 Bedroom, Market Rate, Floorplan B | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Carver Oaks | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Zen Chaska | The Cobalt | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Brickstone | Snelling | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Highland Shores Apartments | Floorplan H | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Barbary Knoll Apartments | 1 bd + Den Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Langdon Lake Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Crosstown Commons - Income Guidelines Apply | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Lakecrest Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Dockside Apartments & Boat Slips - Lake Minnetonka | The Marina | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waconia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waconia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waconia is at Springs at McKnight Lake listed at $1,427.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waconia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waconia Apartment is $1,050 at Solace on Lake Minnetonka.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waconia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waconia is starting from $1,200 at Langdon Lake Apartments.
What is the most affordable Waconia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Waconia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs at McKnight Lake and starts from $2,751.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.