
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN from $500 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Washington County.


Park Place I Apartments

Raymie Johnson Estates

Arbor View Apartments

Gentry Place Apartments

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Century Oaks Apartments

228 William St N

Autumn Hills Apartments

Woodland Park Apartments
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680 6th St, Unit 680

The Groves Apartments

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Cedric's Landing

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Woodmere Apartments

Forest Parks II Apartments

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956 Place Apartments

Oak Park Heights Apartments

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Alpine Apartments

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Minnehaha Manor
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Red Rock Square III

1624 10th Ave

Griffin Court Apartments

Newport Commons

Cottages of Aspen

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Eastgate Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

Bluestem

Park Place II Apartments
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Piccadilly Square 62+ Senior Living

Ridgecrest Apartments

Waterford Townhomes

Cypress Senior Living Apartments

Timber Ridge North & South Buildings

10 Pointe Apartments

Orleans Homes in Stillwater

844 4th St SW
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Rosemary Apartments

Woodmount Townhomes

St. Croix Crossings Apartments

Green Twig Villas - A 55 Plus Community

207 Maple St

Orville Commons

North Shore Apartments

Red Rock Manor

Forest Oak Apartments
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Hinton Heights

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Washington County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $940 | $2,125 |
| Washington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $875 | $3,415 |
| Washington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $975 | $4,025 |
| Washington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,054 | $7,789 |
| Washington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $2,500 | $3,650 |
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Cheapest Available Washington County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington County, MN is a Studio unit found at Bluestem in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $691. Cedric's Landing in the Ledgestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,056. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestem | Prairie Rose - Studio | Studio,1BA | $691 |
| Cedric's Landing | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
| Arbor View Apartments | One Bedroom 7-01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Century Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| 956 Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Autumn Hills Apartments | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| St. Croix Crossings Apartments | 1 Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Minnehaha Manor | Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| Woodland Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms Town Home | 2BR,2BA | $1,197 |
| Gentry Place Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $0.96 price per square foot House Model at Garley Farm in the in the Settlers Glen neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms Town Home Model at Woodland Park Apartments starting at $1,197 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Silverwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Garley Farm | House | 4BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| Woodland Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms Town Home | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Gentry Place Apartments | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Heritage Heights Apartments | Geneva | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Greystone Apartments | Tahoe | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Hinton Heights | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
| Autumn Hills Apartments | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Westview Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath H | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Bluestem | Wild Indigo - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 956 Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington County is under $1,210.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington County?
The cheapest apartment in Washington County is Arbor View Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Washington County costs $3,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington County?
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 64 regular apartments in Washington County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington County?
Cheap apartments in Washington County have an average cost of $315 which is $3,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington County.
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