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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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Duluth, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $765 to $4,690 with an overall median price of $2,168. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bayview Heights at $775, Lakeside-Lester Park at $1,195, and Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park at $765. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Duluth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bayview Heights$1,275$7754
Lakeside-Lester Park$1,590$1,1951
Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park$1,765$76518
Piedmont$1,785$85010
Hermantown$1,795$9007
Downtown Duluth$1,895$76558
Fond Du Lac Gary New Duluth$1,895$1,3951
Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside$1,895$1,0751
Central Hillside$1,972$76562
Park Point$2,050$99519

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. 20 W 3rd 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
20 W 3rd StG1BR,1BA$850
YorkleighSTUDIOStudio,1BA$895
Urbane218S2 - Studio / 1 Bath Income Restricted - 60%Studio,1BA$949
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Wahldorf1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Valhalla Villa Townhomes48761BR,1BA$1,000
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Brewery Creek Apartments2 Bedroom with Den2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Tropicana Apartments in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 1116 N Central Ave Model at 1116 N Central Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park 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.
Tropicana Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.23
1116 N Central Ave, Unit 11116 N Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsPark Point3BR,2BA$0.64
Brewery Creek Apartments2 Bedroom with Den2BR,1BA$0.92
218 E 5th St, Unit 1218 E 5th St3BR,1BA$1.53
Lincoln Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.52
20 W 3rd StG1BR,1BA$1.13
Valhalla Villa Townhomes48761BR,1BA$1.54

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duluth Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duluth?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duluth is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duluth?

The cheapest apartment in Duluth is 20 W 3rd St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Duluth costs $2,168.

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 $405 which is $1,763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duluth.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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