
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (46 Rentals)
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Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

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722 E 4th St, Unit 2

Wahldorf

119 E 3rd St

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The Overlook

CityView Flats

Cove Apartments
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Bridgeman Russell

Village Place Apartments

305-307 N 8th Ave E

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

15 E 8th St

310 E 5th St

419 N 1st Ave W

617 E Ninth St, Unit B

217 E 7th St
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808 E 3rd St

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329 E 6th St, Unit 1

906 North 6th Ave E

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526 E 7th St, Unit 2

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432 E 7th St, Unit 1

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Zenith

611 E 6th St

531 W 4th St

613 E 8th St
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16 W 9th St

723 1/2 E 5th St

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822 E 4th St

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The Lakeview Residences at 333

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811 W 4th St

18 N 2nd Ave E

Eustone Apartments

Hollywood and Williams Apartments

Cascade Apartments
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Buckingham Green Apartments

Cove 2

Brewery Creek Apartments

Leijona Apartments

Portland Manor

Munger Terrace

708 Building

Lenox Place

SECOND AND SECOND
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627 E 4th St
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Duluth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Duluth Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $785 | $1,859 |
| Downtown Duluth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $925 | $2,612 |
| Downtown Duluth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $875 | $5,657 |
| Downtown Duluth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,200 | $3,199 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Duluth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Duluth area of Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Buckingham Green Apartments priced from $825. Wahldorf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Duluth apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Wahldorf | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| CityView Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Cove Apartments | Cabin | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Leijona Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
| The Lakeview Residences at 333 | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,624 |
| Zenith | 1B F | 1BR,1BA | $1,674 |
| The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1,985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Duluth, MN
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Duluth apartment is the PHB3 Model at The Lakeview Residences at 333 starting at $3,929 with a $3.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Lakeview Residences at 333 | PHB3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| Zenith | 1B F | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Cove Apartments | Crew | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Wahldorf | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Leijona Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| CityView Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Duluth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Duluth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Duluth is under $1,985.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Duluth?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Duluth is Buckingham Green Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown Duluth costs $2,236.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Duluth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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