Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington County, MN from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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property at 607 W Broadway Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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607 W Broadway Ave

Forest LakeMN55025
property at 161 1st Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 1st Ave N

BayportMN55003
property at 630 7th Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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630 7th Ave

NewportMN55055

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property at 16 Cimarron

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 2571 Mallard Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

2571 Mallard Dr

WoodburyMN55125
property at 1761 8th Ave

$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1761 8th Ave

NewportMN55055
property at 1659 10th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1659 10th Ave

NewportMN55055

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property at 154 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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154 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 691 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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691 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 6844 Meadow Grass Ln S

$2,095

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$2,095

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6844 Meadow Grass Ln S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 16724 Upper 5th St N

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16724 Upper 5th St N

LakelandMN55043

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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. Newport Ponds in the Kingsfield Colonial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gentry Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Newport PondsStudio (500 sq. ft.)Studio,1BA$999
Arbor View ApartmentsEfficiency 4-01Studio,1BA$1,025
Century Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Minnehaha ManorBirch1BR,1BA$1,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.15 price per square foot House Model at Garley Farm in the in the Settlers Glen neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Washington County apartment is the The Craftsman Model at Meridian at CityPlace starting at $2,990 with a $1.32 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.
Garley FarmHouse4BR,3BA$1.15
Meridian at CityPlaceThe Craftsman3BR,3.5BA$1.32
Hinton Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.50
Fitzgerald FlatsThree Bedroom, Two Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Springwood ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.50
Oakdale Commons - 55+Shumard Oak - Accessible2BR,2BA$1.57
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.56
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath H2BR,1BA$1.45
Eastgate Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.63
956 Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (sm)2BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington County?

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN with pricing that ranges from $875 to $7,789. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington County ranging from $1,395 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Washington County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington County ranges from $1,395 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,646.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Washington County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington County range from $1,054 to $7,789, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,372 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,857.

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