
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $480 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Duluth area of Duluth.


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Townview Villas

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

Cove Apartments

117 E 3rd St

CityView Flats

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1331 W 3rd St, Unit 3

310 E 5th St
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313 N 7th Ave E, Unit 1st Floor

Village Place Apartments

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

808 E 3rd St

705 E 6th St

327 W 4th St

421 N 1st Ave W

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Zenith

Bridgeman Russell
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307 W 4th St

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526 E 7th St, Unit 2

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432 E 7th St, Unit 1

308 E 5th St

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15 E 10th St, Unit 2

Wahldorf

523 E 6th St

16 W 9th St

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611 E 6th St

922-922 E 5th St

723 1/2 E 5th St

322-324 E 5th St

110-114 North 6th Ave E

17 E 7th St

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822 E 4th St

18 N 2nd Ave E

Cascade Apartments
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Hollywood and Williams Apartments

Buckingham Green Apartments

Eustone Apartments

Brewery Creek Apartments

214 E 8th St

Portland Manor

Leijona Apartments

Munger Terrace

Cove 2
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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 | $1,386 | $800 | $1,859 |
| Downtown Duluth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $775 | $2,612 |
| Downtown Duluth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,050 | $5,672 |
| Downtown Duluth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,200 | $1,700 |
| Downtown Duluth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,900 | $1,950 |
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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 Eustone Apartments priced from $895. Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Downtown Duluth apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eustone Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Cove Apartments | Anchor | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| CityView Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Leijona Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Wahldorf | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Cove 2 | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 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 August 27, 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 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Leijona Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Wahldorf | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Cove 2 | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Cove Apartments | Stern | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 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 Eustone Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown Duluth costs $1,925.
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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