Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gem Lake, MN from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Manitou Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manitou Ridge Apartments

3149 McKnight Rd NWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Shadowlawn Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadowlawn Estates

1175 County Road D EVadnais Heights, MN 55109
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Gem Lake, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gem Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gem Lake, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Park priced from $1,020. Gervais Lakes Apartments - Convenient Living in the Maplewood Oakdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gem Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Park1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Gervais Lakes Apartments - Convenient Living1 bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,175
Boulders Senior Living ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gem Lake, MN and Nearby

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gem Lake area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom + Attached Garage Model at Cottages of Vadnais Heights in the in the Bald Eagle neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Gem Lake apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Cottages of White Bear Lake Township starting at $1,790 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Victor Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gem Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages of Vadnais Heights3 Bedroom + Attached Garage3BR,2BA$1.54
Cottages of White Bear Lake TownshipThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.66
Northwood Villa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
White Bear Manor Apartments2BR/1BA Large2BR,1BA$1.45
White Bear Royal2X1 9402BR,1BA$1.62
The Grove of White Bear LakeHickory Renovated2BR,1BA$1.55
Hoffman PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Birch ParkTwo Bedroom/One Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1.50
Pineview Apartments2x1 8002BR,1BA$1.56
Westwood Park1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Gem Lake, MN

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36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gem Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gem Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gem Lake is at The Barnum listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gem Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gem Lake Apartment is $1,020 at Westwood Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gem Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gem Lake is starting from $1,250 at Pineview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gem Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gem Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottages of Vadnais Heights and starts from $1,695.

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