
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

Cove Apartments

CityView Flats

Zenith

230 E 4th St

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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Village Place Apartments

419 N 1st Ave W

Bridgeman Russell

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320 E 5th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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15 E 10th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

217 E 7th St

1302 W 1st St

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432 E 7th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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The Overlook

908 E 4th St

526 1/2 E 7th St

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822 E 4th St

613 E 8th St

18 N 2nd Ave E

Eustone Apartments

Hollywood and Williams Apartments
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Cascade Apartments

Buckingham Green Apartments

Cove 2

Brewery Creek Apartments

Leijona Apartments

Portland Manor

617 E 8th St

Wahldorf
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Munger Terrace

708 Building
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 | $1,474 | $785 | $1,859 |
| Downtown Duluth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,050 | $2,612 |
| Downtown Duluth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,270 | $5,822 |
| Downtown Duluth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,200 | $4,273 |
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There are currently 34 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 Cascade Apartments priced from $890. GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Downtown Duluth apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Apartments | Cozy one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Leijona Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Cove Apartments | Mooring | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Bridgeman Russell | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| CityView Flats | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| The Overlook | 2 Bdrm /1 Bath/LV | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Lakeview Residences at 333 | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Duluth, MN
As of April 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 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 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 |
| 811 W 4th St | 811 W 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Lakeview Residences at 333 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Cove Apartments | Captain | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Bridgeman Russell | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Overlook | 2 Bdrm /1 Bath/LV - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| CityView Flats | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Leijona Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
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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 $1,609.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Duluth?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Duluth is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Downtown Duluth costs $3,038.
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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