
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN from $400 (60 Rentals)
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5711 Wadena St

Townview Villas

Lincoln Park Apartments

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

119 E 3rd St

Yorkleigh

CityView Flats

Urbane218

Village at Matterhorn
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Cove Apartments

Bridgeman Russell

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Westgate Townhomes

3017 Restormel St

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424 E 7th St, Unit 1

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2535 Jefferson St, Unit 1

Village Place Apartments

Mount Royal Manor
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309 N 26th Ave W

910 N 22nd Ave W

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317 N 4th Ave W, Unit 317

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4710 McCulloch St, Unit EAST

108 S 14th 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 |
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Cheap Duluth Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $775 | $1,420 |
Cheap Duluth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $750 | $2,300 |
Cheap Duluth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $725 | $3,995 |
Cheap Duluth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,275 | $3,279 |
Cheap Duluth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,625 | $2,000 |
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Duluth, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $725 to $3,995 with an overall median price of $2,289. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West End at $775, Central Hillside at $775, and Observation Hill at $775. 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 |
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West End | $1,805 | $775 | 44 |
Central Hillside | $1,850 | $775 | 38 |
Observation Hill | $1,950 | $775 | 58 |
Piedmont | $1,997 | $850 | 21 |
Downtown Duluth | $2,000 | $775 | 35 |
Park Point | $2,125 | $780 | 17 |
Bayview Heights | $2,170 | $850 | 9 |
Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park | $2,170 | $725 | 10 |
Fond Du Lac Gary New Duluth | $2,275 | $1,475 | 3 |
Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside | $2,275 | $1,475 | 3 |
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 $685. GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS in the Duluth Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Duluth apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cascade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
CityView Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Village at Matterhorn | 2 Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Billlings View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Lincoln Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.07 price per square foot 927 E 5th St Model at 927 E 5th St, Unit A in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 920 E 9th St Model at 920 E 9th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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927 E 5th St, Unit A | 927 E 5th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.07 |
920 E 9th St, Unit 2 | 920 E 9th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Westgate Townhomes | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
1111 E 4th St, Unit 2 | 1111 E 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Lincoln Park Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments | Park Point | 3BR,2BA | $0.64 |
Village at Matterhorn | 2 Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Billlings View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
1416 Weeks Ave, Unit 1416 half | 1416 Weeks Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duluth?
The cheapest apartment in Duluth is Buckingham Green Apartments which is listed at $896, while the average apartment in Duluth costs $2,289.
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 42 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 $363 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duluth.
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