Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (28 Rentals)

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119 E 3rd St

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property at 115 E 3rd St

115 E 3rd St

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property at 504 N 2nd Ave E

504 N 2nd Ave E

DuluthMN55805
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317 N 4th Ave W, Unit 317
$1,195
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

317 N 4th Ave W, Unit 317

317 N 4th Ave WDuluth, MN 55806
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property at 514 E 6th St

514 E 6th St

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property at 419 E 5th St

419 E 5th St

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property at 307 W 4th St

307 W 4th St

DuluthMN55806
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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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Eustone Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eustone Apartments

301-307 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

101 W 3rd StDuluth, MN 55806
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Portland Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Manor

831 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 231 E 5th St

231 E 5th St

DuluthMN55805
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Cove 2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cove 2

5 W 1st StDuluth, MN 55802
property at 327 W 4th St

327 W 4th St

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Wahldorf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wahldorf

218 N 1st Ave WDuluth, MN 55806
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Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Duluth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Duluth area of Duluth, MN is a Studio unit found at Cascade Apartments priced from $685. Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Duluth apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$685
Duluth Board of Trade - LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$925
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1,100
Zenith DCHSS LStudio,1BA$1,249
Cove ApartmentsCurrent1BR,1BA$1,250
The Overlook2 Bdrm /1 Bath/LV2BR,1BA$1,395
The Lakeview 333E1Studio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Duluth, MN

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Duluth apartment is the 429 N 10th Ave E Model at 429 N 10th Ave E, Unit 429 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Duluth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
927 E 5th St, Unit A927 E 5th St4BR,1BA$1.07
429 N 10th Ave E, Unit 429429 N 10th Ave E5BR,1BA$1.11
7 W Superior St, Unit Unit 17 W Superior St2BR,1BA$1.80
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,2BA$1.64
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.38
The Overlook2 Bdrm /1 Bath/LV - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.90
525 W 4th St, Unit 2525 W 4th St2BR,1BA$1.71
Zenith DCHSS LStudio ,1BA$1.84
Cove ApartmentsSkipper1BR,1BA$2.28
CityView FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN

Ranked #20

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Duluth, Duluth, and the greater Duluth area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood in Duluth, MN

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Duluth Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Duluth?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Duluth is at Cascade Apartments listed at $685.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Duluth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Duluth Apartment is $900 at Cascade Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Duluth Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Duluth is starting from $1,225 at Village Place Apartments.

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