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

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Townview Villas
$785 - $1,410
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$785 - $1,410

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Townview Villas

625 W 2nd StDuluth, MN 55806
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property at 119 E 3rd St

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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119 E 3rd St

DuluthMN55805
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The Overlook
$975 - $1,495
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$975 - $1,495

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$975 - $1,495
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Overlook

1025 Glen Place DrDuluth, MN 55806
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property at 305-307 N 8th Ave E

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

305-307 N 8th Ave E

DuluthMN55805
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209 E 4th St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

209 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 15 E 8th St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

15 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 310 E 5th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

310 E 5th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 419 N 1st Ave W

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

419 N 1st Ave W

DuluthMN55806
property at 217 E 7th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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217 E 7th St

DuluthMN55805

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property at 808 E 3rd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 6

808 E 3rd St

DuluthMN55805
property at 906 North 6th Ave E

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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906 North 6th Ave E

DuluthMN55805
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526 E 7th St, Unit 2
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

526 E 7th St, Unit 2

526 E 7th StDuluth, MN 55805
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432 E 7th St, Unit 1
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

432 E 7th St, Unit 1

432 E 7th StDuluth, MN 55805
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Zenith
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$1,399 - $3,199
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Zenith

215 N 1st Ave EDuluth, MN 55802
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property at 611 E 6th St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

611 E 6th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 531 W 4th St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

531 W 4th St

DuluthMN55806
property at 613 E 8th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

613 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805

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property at 16 W 9th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 6

16 W 9th St

DuluthMN55806
property at 723 1/2 E 5th St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

723 1/2 E 5th St

DuluthMN55805
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822 E 4th St
$1,600 - $2,500
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$1,600 - $2,500

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$1,600 - $2,500
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 3

822 E 4th St

822 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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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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Cove 2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cove 2

5 W 1st StDuluth, MN 55802
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Leijona Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leijona Apartments

521 W 2nd StDuluth, MN 55802
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Portland Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Manor

831 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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Munger Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Munger Terrace

405 Mesaba AveDuluth, MN 55806
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708 Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

708 Building

702-708 W 2nd StDuluth, MN 55806
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Lenox Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Place

701 W Superior StDuluth, MN 55802
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SECOND AND SECOND
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SECOND AND SECOND

117-129 N 2nd Ave EDuluth, MN 55805

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property at 627 E 4th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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627 E 4th St

DuluthMN55805

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buckingham Green ApartmentsG1BR,1BA$825
Wahldorf1 bedroom1BR,1BA$925
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Cove ApartmentsCabin2BR,1BA$1,025
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1,100
Leijona Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,137
The Lakeview Residences at 333E2Studio,1BA$1,624
Zenith1B F1BR,1BA$1,674
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,2BA$1.64
The Lakeview Residences at 333PHB32BR,2BA$3.54
Zenith1B F1BR,1BA$1.89
Cove ApartmentsCrew1BR,1BA$1.36
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.47
Wahldorf2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Buckingham Green ApartmentsG1BR,1BA$1.10
Leijona Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.75
CityView FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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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