
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Hillside Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

201 E 6th St

CityView Flats

Bridgeman Russell

Cove Apartments

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

Village Place Apartments
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924 E 6th St

15 E 8th St

230 E 4th St

17 E 6th St

Highland Village Apartments

820 W 4th St

906 North 6th Ave E

217 E 7th St
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116 E 3rd St

Zenith

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432 E 7th St, Unit 1

529 W 4th St

The Harbours

723 1/2 E 5th St

623-625 N 10th Ave E

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The Lakeview Residences at 333
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The Ledge Apartments

18 N 2nd Ave E

Windwood Townhomes

Eustone Apartments

Cascade Apartments

Bayview

Buckingham Green Apartments

Cove 2
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Brewery Creek Apartments

Portland Manor

Leijona Apartments

Wahldorf

Munger Terrace

Highland Chateau

708 Building

617 N 9th Ave E
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Lenox Place

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Central Hillside, Duluth, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Hillside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hillside Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $785 | $1,859 |
| Central Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $965 | $2,612 |
| Central Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,021 | $1,125 | $5,822 |
| Central Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $1,300 | $3,495 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Hillside Neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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Cheapest Available Central Hillside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Hillside area of Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments priced from $950. Bridgeman Russell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Central Hillside apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Apartments | Renovated unique one bedrooms with all utilitie... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Bridgeman Russell | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| CityView Flats | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Cove Apartments | Bridge | 2BR,2BA | $1,590 |
| The Lakeview Residences at 333 | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,619 |
| The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1,985 |
| Arris Duluth | Grand Marais | 2BR,2BA | $2,604 |
| Zenith | 3B A | 3BR,2BA | $3,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Hillside, MN
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Hillside area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3B A Model at Zenith in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Central Hillside apartment is the 2 Bedroom- br Model at The Harbours starting at $1,985 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Observation Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith | 3B A | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Lakeview Residences at 333 | PHB3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| Arris Duluth | Grand Marais | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Cove Apartments | Bridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| CityView Flats | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Bridgeman Russell | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Hillside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Hillside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Hillside is under $3,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Hillside?
The cheapest apartment in Central Hillside is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Central Hillside costs $3,119.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Hillside?
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 4 regular apartments in Central Hillside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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