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property at 119 N 7th Ave W

119 N 7th Ave W

DuluthMN55806

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Duluth, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $765 to $4,690 with an overall median price of $2,168. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bayview Heights at $775, Lakeside-Lester Park at $1,195, and Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park at $765. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Duluth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bayview Heights$1,275$7754
Lakeside-Lester Park$1,590$1,1951
Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park$1,765$76518
Piedmont$1,785$85010
Hermantown$1,795$9007
Downtown Duluth$1,895$76558
Fond Du Lac Gary New Duluth$1,895$1,3951
Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside$1,895$1,0751
Central Hillside$1,972$76562
Park Point$2,050$99519

Cheapest Available Duluth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Duluth, MN is a Studio unit found at Cascade Apartments in the Observation Hill neighborhood priced from $610. 20 W 3rd St in the Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Duluth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsSleeping RoomStudio,1BA$610
20 W 3rd StG1BR,1BA$850
YorkleighSTUDIOStudio,1BA$895
Urbane218S2 - Studio / 1 Bath Income Restricted - 60%Studio,1BA$949
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Tropicana Apartments in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 1116 N Central Ave Model at 1116 N Central Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duluth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tropicana Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.23
1116 N Central Ave, Unit 11116 N Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsPark Point3BR,2BA$0.64
Brewery Creek Apartments2 Bedroom with Den2BR,1BA$0.92
218 E 5th St, Unit 1218 E 5th St3BR,1BA$1.53
Lincoln Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.52
20 W 3rd StG1BR,1BA$1.13
Valhalla Villa Townhomes48761BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duluth

What type of rentals are currently available in Duluth?

There are currently 303 Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,690. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Duluth ranging from $850 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Duluth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Duluth ranges from $850 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Duluth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Duluth range from $775 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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