
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN from $400 (94 Rentals)
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The Acres on Arrowhead ll

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Townview Villas

2125 E Superior St

1317 E 2nd St

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Lincoln Park Apartments

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

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The Ledge Apartments

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722 E 4th St, Unit 2
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Yorkleigh

Wahldorf

Lesterwood Apartments

1817 E 1st St

1445 90th Ave W

119 E 3rd St

1621 E Superior St

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The Overlook

Mount Royal Apartment

CityView Flats
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Cove Apartments

2409 W 9th St

Bridgeman Russell

Westgate Townhomes

Village Place Apartments

305-307 N 8th Ave E

15 E 8th St

25 W Redwing St

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Urbane218

419 N 1st Ave W
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310 E 5th St

3901 Greysolon Rd

617 E Ninth St, Unit B

217 E 7th St

Village at Matterhorn

1206 E 3rd St

808 E 3rd St

2014 Greysolon Rd

2618 W 5th St

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Mount Royal Manor
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Lincoln Park Flats

307 W 4th St

1127 E 5th St

330-332 N 12th Ave E

910 N 22nd Ave W

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Piedmont Manor Apartments

906 North 6th Ave E

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329 E 6th St, Unit 1

801 E 2nd Street

18 N 2nd Ave E
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Duluth, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duluth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Duluth Studio Apartments | $1,339 | $785 | $1,859 |
| Cheap Duluth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $725 | $2,612 |
| Cheap Duluth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $875 | $5,732 |
| Cheap Duluth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,200 | $3,495 |
| Cheap Duluth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,800 | $1,900 |
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Duluth, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN
Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $725 to $5,732 with an overall median price of $2,251. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bayview Heights at $849, Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park at $849, and Park Point at $855. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Duluth Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Heights | $1,825 | $849 | 10 |
| Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park | $1,825 | $849 | 19 |
| Park Point | $1,850 | $855 | 4 |
| Piedmont | $1,910 | $849 | 12 |
| Airpark | $1,950 | $900 | 1 |
| Hermantown | $1,950 | $900 | 1 |
| Congdon | $2,108 | $800 | 14 |
| West End | $2,184 | $725 | 127 |
| Downtown Duluth | $2,209 | $785 | 109 |
| Duluth Heights | $2,295 | $785 | 19 |
Cheapest Available Duluth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Buckingham Green Apartments in the Observation Hill neighborhood priced from $825. Lincoln Park Apartments in the Bayview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Duluth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Cascade Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Wahldorf | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Cove Apartments | Oar | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| CityView Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Urbane218 | S3-Studio/1Bath Income Restricted-70% | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3B A Model at Zenith in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 1927 E 5th St Model at 1927 E 5th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Congdon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duluth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Zenith | 3B A | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 1927 E 5th St, Unit 1 | 1927 E 5th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Maple Glen Estates | 2bd 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Tropicana Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Village at Matterhorn | 2 Bedroom Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Cove Apartments | Crew | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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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.
Duluth, MNPopulation: 85,884
Ranked #389
in US Census Population by City
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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 $1,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duluth?
The cheapest apartment in Duluth is Buckingham Green Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Duluth costs $2,251.
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 103 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 $610 which is $1,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duluth.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.