
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Park Place I Apartments

Raymie Johnson Estates

Gentry Place Apartments

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Century Oaks Apartments

Newport Ponds

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16610 8th St N, Unit #2, Unit #2

Autumn Hills Apartments

Arbor View Apartments

The Groves Apartments
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Woodmere Apartments

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Beyond Woodbury

Oak Park Heights Apartments

Oakdale Commons - 55+

1340 8th Ave, Unit 3

Timber Ridge

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Minnehaha Manor

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924 4th St SW, Unit 205, Unit 205

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Kilkenny Court

Vista Point
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Newport Commons

Cottages of Aspen

Griffin Court Apartments

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Norhart Oakdale

Bluestem

Pioneer Apartments

Park Place II Apartments

Mark Court Apartments

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Ridgecrest Apartments
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10 Pointe Apartments

Orleans Homes in Stillwater

844 4th St SW

Rosemary Apartments

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Orville Commons

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St. Croix Village Townhomes

Red Rock Manor

956 Place Apartments

St. Croix Crossings Apartments

Forest Oak Apartments

Headwaters Landing

Ashwood Ponds
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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 | $1,405 | $950 | $2,279 |
| Washington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $875 | $3,415 |
| Washington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $878 | $4,280 |
| Washington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,054 | $7,789 |
| Washington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,182 | $2,995 | $3,650 |
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Cheapest Available Washington County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington County, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Park Place I Apartments in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $878. Gentry Place Apartments in the Battle Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place I Apartments | Two Bedroom Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $878 |
| Gentry Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Newport Ponds | Studio (500 sq. ft.) | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Century Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Oakdale Commons - 55+ | Northern Red Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Minnehaha Manor | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| 956 Place Apartments | Updated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (sm) | 2BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| Arbor View Apartments | One Bedroom 4-01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Vista Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN
As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Craftsman Model at Meridian at CityPlace in the in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood starting from $2,990. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the Robins Egg Model at The Harlan starting at $2,425 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs 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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| Meridian at CityPlace | The Craftsman | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Harlan | Robins Egg | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Fitzgerald Flats | Three Bedroom, Two Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Parkwood Estates | 2 BR 2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Greystone Apartments | Tahoe | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom D | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Westview Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath H | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 956 Place Apartments | Updated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (sm) | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Oakdale Commons - 55+ | Northern Red Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Park Place I Apartments | Two Bedroom Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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 $1,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington County?
The cheapest apartment in Washington County is Century Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,129, while the average apartment in Washington County costs $3,090.
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 107 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 $419 which is $2,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington County.
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