Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Century Oaks Apartments
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$999 - $1,253
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$995 - $1,249
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Century Oaks Apartments

1213 Gentry Ave NOakdale, MN 55128
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Cedric's Landing
$1,025 - $1,895
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$1,025 - $1,895

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$1,025 - $1,895
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11

Cedric's Landing

5680 Hadley Ave NOakdale, MN 55128
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Woodmere Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,999
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$1,099 - $1,999

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodmere Apartments

6940 Woodmere RdWoodbury, MN 55125
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Minnehaha Manor
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$1,189 - $2,979
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$1,185 - $2,975
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$1,189 - $2,979
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Minnehaha Manor

6904 10th St NOakdale, MN 55128
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Kilkenny Court
$1,216
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$1,210
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$6

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$1,216
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kilkenny Court

1440 4th St SEForest Lake, MN 55025
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Norhart Oakdale
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$1,299 - $5,985
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$1,287 - $5,973
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$1,299 - $5,985
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Norhart Oakdale

7600 2nd St NOakdale, MN 55128
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Bluestem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem

7601 79th St SCottage Grove, MN 55016
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Pioneer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

900 3rd StSt. Paul Park, MN 55071
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Ridgecrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgecrest Apartments

969 Greenway Ave NOakdale, MN 55128
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10 Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Pointe Apartments

1440 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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Rosemary Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemary Apartments

4628 Rosemary Way NHugo, MN 55038
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St. Croix Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix Crossings

14843 60th St NOak Park Heights, MN 55082
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207 Maple St
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207 Maple St

207 Maple StSt. Paul, MN 55115
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956 Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

956 Place Apartments

956 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Forest Oak Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Oak Apartments

19830 Forest RdForest Lake, MN 55025
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Headwaters Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Headwaters Landing

20041 Fitzgerald Trl NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Ashwood Ponds
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashwood Ponds

6725 Ashwood RdWoodbury, MN 55125
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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 Gentry Place Apartments in the Battle Creek neighborhood priced from $950. Century Oaks Apartments in the Battle Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gentry Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Century Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
844 4th St SW1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,140
North Shore Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Arbor View ApartmentsOne Bedroom 6-011BR,1BA$1,199
Newport Ponds1 Bedroom 01A (650 sq. ft.)1BR,1BA$1,199
Kilkenny CourtOne Bedroom 1A1BR,1BA$1,216
Minnehaha ManorBirch1BR,1BA$1,219
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms2BR,2BA$1,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN

As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Luxe Model at Meridian at CityPlace in the in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood starting from $3,474. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the St. Clair Model at Bentley Village starting at $2,995 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Turnberry Heritage Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meridian at CityPlaceThe Luxe4BR,3.5BA$1.30
Bentley VillageSt. Clair3BR,3BA$1.69
Gateway Green TownhomesSelma3BR,1.5BA$1.59
Birchview ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.59
Mill Pond ApartmentsAstoria2BR,1BA$1.63
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.41
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.23
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.14
Fitzgerald FlatsTwo Bedroom, One Bath, Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.37
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath H2BR,1BA$1.45

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 $1,247.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington County?

The cheapest apartment in Washington County is Gentry Place Apartments which is listed at $1,068, while the average apartment in Washington County costs $3,650.

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 39 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 $250 which is $3,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington County.

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