Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington County, MN from $1,300 (28 Rentals)

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property at 305 1st Ave S

$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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305 1st Ave S

BayportMN55003
property at 1008 7th St SE

$1,545

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$1,545

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$1,545

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 4

1008 7th St SE

Forest LakeMN55025
property at 161 1st Ave N

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 1st Ave N

BayportMN55003
property at 493 Cimarron

$1,659

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$1,659

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$1,659

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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493 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 9200 Indian Blvd S

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

9200 Indian Blvd S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 7762 79th St S

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

7762 79th St S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 121 Cimarron

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 119 Cimarron

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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119 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 296 Cimarron

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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296 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 530 Cimarron

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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530 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 16 Cimarron

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 1761 8th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1761 8th Ave

NewportMN55055
property at 6824 Meadow Grass Ln S

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

6824 Meadow Grass Ln S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 154 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

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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$1,999

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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691 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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property at 3775 Hazel Trail

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3775 Hazel Trail

WoodburyMN55129
property at 6754 Pine Crest Trail S

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

6754 Pine Crest Trail S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 7694 Dunmore Rd

$2,099

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$2,099

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$2,099

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7694 Dunmore Rd

WoodburyMN55125
property at 16724 Upper 5th St N

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16724 Upper 5th St N

LakelandMN55043
property at 1659 10th Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1659 10th Ave

NewportMN55055
property at 8944 Spring Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

8944 Spring Ln

WoodburyMN55125

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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. Geneva Village in the Ledgestone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BluestemPrairie Rose - StudioStudio,1BA$691
Geneva Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$878
Arbor View ApartmentsEfficiency 4-01Studio,1BA$940
Cedric's LandingStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,056
Briar Pond Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A-738sqft and AH-730sqft  ...1BR,1BA$1,118
956 Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,129
Seven Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,140
St. Croix Crossings Apartments1 Bedroom Updated1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4806 Helmo Ave N Model at 4806 Helmo Ave N, Unit Large Lower Level Apartment in the in the Ledgestone neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4806 Helmo Ave N, Unit Large Lower Level Apartment4806 Helmo Ave N1BR,1BA$1.00
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms Town Home2BR,2BA$1.15
Gentry Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.26
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.56
Hinton Heights2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.14
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath H2BR,1BA$1.45
Briar Pond Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A-738sqft and AH-730sqft  ...1BR,1BA$1.51
Geneva Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington County?

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in Washington County, MN with pricing that ranges from $875 to $7,789. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington County ranging from $1,300 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 $1,300 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,146.

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 $1,659 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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