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    7701 River Road NE, Otsego, MN 55330
    2 Units available
    1 BED $1,470
    2 BEDS $1,830
    3 BEDS $2,095
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    5/5 Mike K. on May 20, 2025

    Love it here! Quiet, private, pets, locarion, all great!

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    341 Evans Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330
    1 BED $1,725+
    2 BEDS $1,835+
    3 BEDS $2,300+
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    1105 Lions Park Drive, Elk River, MN 55330
    2 BEDS $1,495
    3 BEDS $1,767
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    11931 191 1/2 Avenue NW, Elk River, MN 55330
    1 BED $1,120
    2 BEDS $1,240+
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    19522 Holt Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $1,400
    3 BEDS $1,448+
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    7701 River Road NE, Otsego, MN 55330
    1 BED $1,470
    2 BEDS $1,830
    3 BEDS $2,095
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    17432 Zane St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
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    384 Baldwin Avenue Northwest, Elk River, MN 55330
    3 BEDS $2,000
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    300 Jackson Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330
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    10730 175Th Avenue NW, Elk River, MN 55330
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    2 BEDS $1,550
    3 BEDS $1,987
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    7510 170Th Avenue Northwest, Ramsey, MN 55303
    4 BEDS $3,400
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    16940 Marketplace Drive, Big Lake, MN 55309
    1 BED $1,045
    2 BEDS $1,255
    3 BEDS $1,448
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    10732 County Road 37 NE, Albertville, MN 55301
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    26095 13 St W, Zimmerman, MN 55398
    2 BEDS $1,017
    3 BEDS $1,124
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    7562 146Th Avenue NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
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    3 BEDS $1,394
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    7700 Sunwood Dr. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
    STUDIO $1,315+
    1 BED $1,495+
    2 BEDS $1,895+
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    7750 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
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    5055 Lander Ave NE, Albertville, MN 55301
    2 BEDS $2,742+
    3 BEDS $3,292+
    4 BEDS $3,392+
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    7291 146Th Avenue Northwest, Ramsey, MN 55303
    3 BEDS $2,850
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    19599 Prairieview Dr, Rogers, MN 55374
    3 BEDS $2,690
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    Kalenda CT NE, Albertville, MN 55301-9622
    1 BED $1,075
    2 BEDS $1,200
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    13600 Commerce Blvd, Rogers, MN 55374
    STUDIO $1,435+
    1 BED $1,515+
    2 BEDS $1,825+
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    13570 Commerce Blvd, Rogers, MN 55374
    3 BEDS $2,533+
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    200 Hillcrest Drive SE, St. Michael, MN 55376
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    2 BEDS $1,534
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    220 Leighton Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309
    2 BEDS $1,745
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Average rent in Elk River, MN

$1,570/mo Elk River, MN average rental price, June 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Elk River, MN is $1,570.

    Elk River, MN apartment rent ranges

    About 6% of apartment rents in Elk River, MN range between $2,001-$2,500. Around 49% of Elk River’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 45% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    Elk River, MN rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Elk River by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,749, the average rent in Elk River, MN is $1,570.

    Getting around in Elk River, MN

    21 /100
    Car-Dependent
    28 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 21, Bike Score®: 28

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Elk River, MN last updated?

    Prices and availability in Elk River, MN were last updated on 12 Jul 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Elk River, MN?

    The best apartments in Elk River, MN are: Evans Meadows, Dove Tree Apartments, Ridgewood Manor Partnership, Elk Ridge Lodge and Elk River Lodge and Apartments.

    What is the average rent in Elk River, MN?

    The average rent in Elk River, MN is $1,525.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elk River, MN?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elk River, MN is between $1,100 and $3,715.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elk River, MN?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elk River, MN is between $1,100 and $3,670.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elk River, MN?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elk River, MN is between $1,448 and $4,260.

    What type of rental buildings are in Elk River, MN?

    In Elk River 20% of the housing is rented out compared to 80% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of Elk River’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 74% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Elk River, MN?

    The average age of rental buildings in Elk River is 22 years old, with 44% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Elk River, MN?

    Rental apartments in Elk River come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 51% of all rentals in Elk River. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Elk River, MN

    Just north of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River is the quaint town of Elk River in Minnesota. It's extremely popular with young families because the school system run by the Elk River School District in Sherburne County is above-average. Plus, the city is just a half-hour commute for renters who work in Minneapolis and a pleasant daily drive through the scenic countryside. This sparsely suburban area is a popular community with water views of Orono Lake and a great public park in Woodlands Trail Park. Golf-lovers who rent will want to frequent the Elk River Golf Club, a public course that has 18 holes on some of the prettiest greens ever. The town itself is also only 37 miles away from St. Cloud for renters who may be interested in working in that bigger city.

    Renting in Elk River, MN

    About 20% of the population in Elk River are renters. Most of the rental apartments have one to two bedrooms and offer some truly top-notch amenities. Some even have "resort-style amenities," like indoor pools and 24-hour fitness centers. Inside each rental unit, there are luxe amenities, such as stainless-steel appliances; in-unit washers and dryers; and vaulted ceilings. Storage is also well-thought-out with walk-in closets being popular options. Meanwhile, it's easy for pet lovers to keep a furry friend happy in their rental apartments with walking trails for pets and small enclosed dog parks to look forward to. Of course, the scenic views of the area with rolling hills and river views of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers are other things to look forward to while renting in Elk River.

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    Shopping in Elk River, MN

    Most of the shopping and stores owned by locals are located right off State Route 169, so it's easy for renters to find shopping near their rental homes. That includes Elk Park Center and Carson Street Station, two shopping plazas with different retail stores and small restaurants. Otherwise, for big-box stores, there's also a large Walmart Supercenter right in this area for renters to shop for discount clothing, home goods and lawn care. Or, for a more traditional and larger indoor mall, renters can travel to Minneapolis to the famous Mall of America, which is a mammoth, four-level mall that's one of the biggest in the entire world. It's about 45 minutes away from rental apartments in Elk River.

    Transportation in Elk River, MN

    U.S. Highway 10 and State Route 169 are two very popular roads that go through Elk River near rental apartments, making it easy to get to Minneapolis, St. Cloud, or even down through Milwaukee to Chicago, which is around seven hours away. Alternatively, the public transportation that renters use to get to either of the twin cities (Minneapolis or St. Paul) is the Northstar Commuter Rail line. It's a convenient way to get to work for renters without a car or who want to avoid traffic. In town, there's an on-demand transportation bus run by Sherburne County called the Tri-County Action Program. It's a great way for renters without a car to get to shopping and medical appointments.

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