Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stillwater Neighborhood of Stillwater, MN from $900 (13 Rentals)

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Cottages of Stillwater
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages of Stillwater

2204-2358 Cottage DrStillwater, MN 55082
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Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Stillwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Stillwater area of Stillwater, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at RAYMIE JOHNSON ESTATES & TOWNHOMES priced from $912. Lily Lake Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stillwater apartments for rent in Stillwater, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RAYMIE JOHNSON ESTATES & TOWNHOMES1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$912
Lily Lake TerraceTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1,100
St. Croix Crossings Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,125
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,399
Miller ApartmentsThe BloomerStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stillwater, MN

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Stillwater area is the $2.13 price per square foot 107 Chestnut St E Model at 107 Chestnut St E, Unit 212 in the in the Settlers Glen neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Stillwater apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Stonebridge Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Settlers Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Stillwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 Chestnut St E, Unit 212107 Chestnut St E2BR,2BA$2.13
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
Lily Lake TerraceTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.37
Sandhill ShoresEvergreen1BR,1BA$4.19
RAYMIE JOHNSON ESTATES & TOWNHOMES1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Miller ApartmentsThe BloomerStudio ,1BA$3.29
St. Croix Crossings Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown stillwater, Stillwater, MN

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Stillwater, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Stillwater Neighborhood in Stillwater, MN

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Stillwater Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Stillwater?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Stillwater is RAYMIE JOHNSON ESTATES & TOWNHOMES which is listed at $912, while the average apartment in Downtown Stillwater costs $3,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Stillwater?

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 9 regular apartments in Downtown Stillwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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