Cheap Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN from $400 (72 Rentals)

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801 E 2nd Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

801 E 2nd Street

801 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805
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18 N 2nd Ave E
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 N 2nd Ave E

18 N 2nd Ave EDuluth, MN 55802
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Windwood Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windwood Townhomes

807 Upham RdDuluth, MN 55811
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

101 W 3rd StDuluth, MN 55806
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Faith Haven
1 Bedroom Apartments

Faith Haven

4901 Grand AveDuluth, MN 55807
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RosePoint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RosePoint

730 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805
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Eustone Apartments
Studio Apartments

Eustone Apartments

301-307 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805
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1717 E 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1717 E 4th St

1717 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55812
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Parkwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood

1301 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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Irving School
Studio Apartments

Irving School

101 N 56th Ave WDuluth, MN 55807
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1711 E 1st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1711 E 1st St

1711 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55812
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Bayview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview

621 Upham RdDuluth, MN 55811
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $700 to $4,690 with an overall median price of $2,327. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West End at $700, Bayview Heights at $775, and Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Duluth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West End$1,792$70036
Bayview Heights$1,812$7756
Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park$1,812$7755
Piedmont$1,825$85014
Central Hillside$1,850$77535
Chester Park$2,150$80051
East End$2,150$80027
Kenwood$2,150$90015
Observation Hill$2,150$70046
Park Point$2,150$1,1309

Cheapest Available Duluth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Duluth, MN is a Studio unit found at Cascade Apartments in the Observation Hill neighborhood priced from $610. 1818 W 2nd St in the Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Duluth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsSleeping RoomStudio,1BA$610
1818 W 2nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Urbane218S2 - Studio / 1 Bath Income Restricted - 60%Studio,1BA$1,011
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,015
Billlings View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
Duluth Board of Trade - LoftsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Village Place Apartments2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1301 E 2nd St Model at 1301 E 2nd St, Unit 1 in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Tropicana Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duluth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1301 E 2nd St, Unit 11301 E 2nd St3BR,2BA$1.07
Tropicana Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.23
16 S 19th Ave E, Unit 316 S 19th Ave E3BR,1BA$1.33
1221 E 5th St, Unit Two1221 E 5th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsPark Point3BR,2BA$0.64
Lincoln Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
515 E 4th St, Unit 2Bedroom515 E 4th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Billlings View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.17
Bridgeman RussellOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.47

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Duluth Overview

With steep streets like San Francisco but uniquely situated on Lake Superior, Duluth is a place like no other. If you’ve ever wanted to live in the birthp+lace of pie a la mode, apartments in Duluth are just the place for you.

Why live in Duluth, MN?

Duluth is simply an inspiring place. It’s the home of many innovations: pie a la mode, the Duluth Pack, pizza rolls, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, to name a few. Though its innovations might make it seem like a whimsical place, Duluth has a solid economy with jobs in many different areas, including health care, retail, higher education, engineering, aquatic science, aviation, and tourism. Deluthians also know how to take advantage of their surroundings—skiing, sailing, and surfing are popular activities—and living in apartments in Duluth will allow you to become a true Deluthian.

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Getting Around Duluth, MN

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duluth Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duluth?

The cheapest apartment in Duluth is 1818 W 2nd St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Duluth costs $2,327.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duluth?

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 39 regular apartments in Duluth 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 Duluth?

Cheap apartments in Duluth have an average cost of $224 which is $2,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duluth.

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