
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Prior Lake Neighborhood of Prior Lake, MN from $900 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Prior Lake area of Prior Lake.


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Downtown Prior Lake, Prior Lake, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Prior Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Prior Lake Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $1,334 | $1,540 |
Downtown Prior Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,140 | $1,950 |
Downtown Prior Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,448 | $2,380 |
Downtown Prior Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,673 | $2,487 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Prior Lake Neighborhood of Prior Lake, MN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Prior Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Prior Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Springs at Egan Drive priced from $1,324. The Grainwood Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here are the most affordable Downtown Prior Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Springs at Egan Drive | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,324 |
The Grainwood Senior Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $1,428 |
Jeffers Waterfront Apartments | The Cabin | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Prior Lake, MN
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Prior Lake area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at Kestrel Village Apartments in the in the Downtown Prior Lake neighborhood starting from $1,448. The second greatest value Downtown Prior Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom - A Model at The Grainwood Senior Apartments starting at $1,714 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Prior Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Prior Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kestrel Village Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Grainwood Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom - A | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Springs at Egan Drive | 1 BR Designer Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Jeffers Waterfront Apartments | The Cabin | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
16829 Toronto Ave SE, Unit 207 | 16829 Toronto Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Prior Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Prior Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Prior Lake is under $1,448.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Prior Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Prior Lake is The Grainwood Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,428, while the average apartment in Downtown Prior Lake costs $2,232.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Prior Lake?
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 6 regular apartments in Downtown Prior Lake 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 Downtown Prior Lake?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Prior Lake have an average cost of $523 which is $1,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Prior Lake.
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