
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Observation Hill Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Observation Hill area of Duluth.


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Townview Villas

1317 E 2nd St, Unit 4

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Lincoln Park Apartments

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

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Yorkleigh

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1012 E 3rd St, Unit 2

Cove Apartments

117 E 3rd St
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The Overlook

CityView Flats

310 E 5th St

313 N 7th Ave E, Unit 1st Floor

Village Place Apartments

305-307 N 8th Ave E

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

15 E 8th St

3101 Restormel St

808 E 3rd St
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421 N 1st Ave W

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25 W 9th St, Unit 1

217 E 7th St

1102 W 3rd St

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Zenith

705 E 6th St

Bridgeman Russell

Lincoln Park Flats

1206 E 3rd St

307 W 4th St
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Urbane218

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432 E 7th St, Unit 1

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526 E 7th St, Unit 2

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15 E 10th St, Unit 2

731 E 7th St

Wahldorf

Highland Village Apartments

309 1/2 E 7th St, Unit 2

829 E 5th St, Unit 1

16 W 9th St
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611 E 6th St

2214 W 3rd St

217 N 28th Ave W

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Arris Duluth

Merritt School Apartments

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Piedmont Manor Apartments

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Baypoint Shoreline

613 E 8th St

801 E 2nd Street

18 N 2nd Ave E
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Observation Hill, Duluth, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Observation Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observation Hill Studio Apartments | $1,349 | $785 | $1,859 |
| Observation Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $775 | $2,612 |
| Observation Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,050 | $5,672 |
| Observation Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,200 | $3,495 |
| Observation Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,900 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Observation Hill Neighborhood of Duluth, MN.
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Cheapest Available Observation Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Observation Hill area of Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Buckingham Green Apartments priced from $825. Lincoln Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Observation Hill apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Eustone Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 302 N 16th Ave E | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| CityView Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Cove Apartments | Stern | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Leijona Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Observation Hill, MN
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Observation Hill area is the $1.02 price per square foot 927 E 5th St Model at 927 E 5th St, Unit A in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Observation Hill apartment is the 210 W Superior St Model at 210 W Superior St, Unit Crescent Apartment starting at $1,895 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Observation Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Observation Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 927 E 5th St, Unit A | 927 E 5th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 210 W Superior St, Unit Crescent Apartment | 210 W Superior St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 15 E 10th St, Unit 2 | 15 E 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Highland Village Apartments | 2/1, 915 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 1012 E 3rd St, Unit 2 | 1012 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleObservation Hill, Duluth, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Observation Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Observation Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Observation Hill is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Observation Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Observation Hill is Buckingham Green Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Observation Hill costs $1,726.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Observation Hill?
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 9 regular apartments in Observation Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Observation Hill?
Cheap apartments in Observation Hill have an average cost of $125 which is $1,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Observation Hill.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.