Cheap Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN from $400 (142 Rentals)

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property at 445 E Oxford St

$625

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$625

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$625

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

445 E Oxford St

DuluthMN55803
property at 108 N 28th Ave W

$800

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$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

108 N 28th Ave W

DuluthMN55806
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Yorkleigh
$895 - $1,380
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$895 - $1,380

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$895 - $1,380
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Yorkleigh

1017 London RdDuluth, MN 55802
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property at 2208 W 2nd St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2208 W 2nd St

DuluthMN55806

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property at 230 E 4th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

230 E 4th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 25 W Redwing St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

25 W Redwing St

DuluthMN55803
property at 2108.5 W 3rd St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2108.5 W 3rd St

DuluthMN55806
property at 3901 Greysolon Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3901 Greysolon Rd

DuluthMN55804
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209 E 4th St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

209 E 4th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

209 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 1826 Minnesota Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1826 Minnesota Ave

DuluthMN55802
property at 1802 W 3rd St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1802 W 3rd St

DuluthMN55806
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Urbane218
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$1,159 - $1,879
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$1,124 - $1,844
Required Monthly Fees
$35

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$1,159 - $1,879
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Urbane218

2011 W Superior StDuluth, MN 55806
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Mount Royal Manor
$1,175 - $1,550
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$1,175 - $1,550

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Mount Royal Manor

100 Elizabeth StDuluth, MN 55803
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property at 419 N 1st Ave W

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 3

419 N 1st Ave W

DuluthMN55806
property at 422 N 27th Ave W

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 N 27th Ave W

DuluthMN55806
property at 1804 E 4th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1804 E 4th St

DuluthMN55812

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property at 1618 Maple Grove Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 12

1618 Maple Grove Rd

DuluthMN55811
property at 510 N 23rd Ave W

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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510 N 23rd Ave W

DuluthMN55806
property at 412 N 11th Ave E

$1,235 - $1,265

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$1,265

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$1,265

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

412 N 11th Ave E

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320 E 5th St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,295
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$1,295

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$1,295
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

320 E 5th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

320 E 5th StDuluth, MN 55805
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1209 E 4th St
$1,295 - $1,700
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$1,295 - $1,700

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$1,295 - $1,700
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1209 E 4th St

1209 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 509 N 53rd Ave W

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

509 N 53rd Ave W

DuluthMN55807

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property at 2015 Jefferson St

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

2015 Jefferson St

DuluthMN55812
property at 217 E 7th St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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217 E 7th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 2128-2130 E 2nd St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

2128-2130 E 2nd St

DuluthMN55812
property at 1725 W 1st St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1725 W 1st St

DuluthMN55806
property at 1302 W 1st St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1302 W 1st St

DuluthMN55806

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $785 to $5,822 with an overall median price of $2,389. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Airpark at $900, Hermantown at $900, and Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Duluth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Airpark$1,750$9005
Hermantown$1,750$9005
Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park$1,795$80011
Bayview Heights$1,805$84912
Piedmont$1,872$84917
Hunters Park$1,950$1,00016
Park Point$1,995$80016
Fond Du Lac Gary New Duluth$2,165$1,4554
Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside$2,165$1,3395
Duluth Heights$2,195$78547

Cheapest Available Duluth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments in the Observation Hill neighborhood priced from $890. GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS in the Duluth Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Duluth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsCozy one bedroom1BR,1BA$890
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$905
Lincoln Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$969
Cove ApartmentsOarStudio,1BA$975
Leijona Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,071
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1,100
Park Royale Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,132
The Acres on Arrowhead llUnit A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom- br Model at The Harbours in the in the Observation Hill neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 811 W 4th St Model at 811 W 4th St starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Duluth Heights 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.
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,2BA$1.64
811 W 4th St811 W 4th St2BR,1BA$1.50
Tropicana Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.42
Lincoln Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.59
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.22
209 N 21st Ave E, Unit #2209 N 21st Ave E2BR,1BA$1.66
Highland Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Bridgeman RussellOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.47
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.47
1416 Weeks Ave, Unit 1416 half1416 Weeks Ave2BR,1BA$1.23

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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, MN
Population: 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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duluth?

The cheapest apartment in Duluth is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Duluth costs $2,389.

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 54 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 $451 which is $1,938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duluth.

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