Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Observation Hill Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (72 Rentals)

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property at 613 E 1st St

$775

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$775

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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

613 E 1st St

DuluthMN55805
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Townview Villas
$785 - $1,410
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$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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Yorkleigh
$895 - $1,380
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$895 - $1,380

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$895 - $1,380
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Yorkleigh

1017 London RdDuluth, MN 55802
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1012 E 3rd St, Unit 2
$900
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$900

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$900
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1012 E 3rd St, Unit 2

1012 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 117 E 3rd St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

117 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
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The Overlook

1025 Glen Place DrDuluth, MN 55806
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property at 310 E 5th St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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310 E 5th St

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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 - $1,175

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$1,125

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$1,125

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15 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 3101 Restormel St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3101 Restormel St

DuluthMN55806
property at 808 E 3rd St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 6

808 E 3rd St

DuluthMN55805

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property at 421 N 1st Ave W

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 4

421 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

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

217 E 7th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 1102 W 3rd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 W 3rd St

DuluthMN55806
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Zenith
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$1,224 - $2,499
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$1,224 - $2,499

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Zenith

215 N 1st Ave EDuluth, MN 55802
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property at 705 E 6th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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705 E 6th St

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property at 1206 E 3rd St

$1,175 - $1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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1206 E 3rd St

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property at 307 W 4th St

$1,280

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$1,280

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$1,280

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 4th St

DuluthMN55806

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Urbane218
Rent Specials
$1,285
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$1,250
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$35

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$1,285
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Urbane218

2011 W Superior StDuluth, MN 55806
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432 E 7th St, Unit 1
$1,295
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$1,295

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$1,295
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432 E 7th St, Unit 1

432 E 7th StDuluth, MN 55805
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526 E 7th St, Unit 2
$1,295
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$1,295

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$1,295
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526 E 7th St, Unit 2

526 E 7th StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 731 E 7th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

731 E 7th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 16 W 9th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom Rentals

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16 W 9th St

DuluthMN55806

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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 Sep 3

611 E 6th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 2214 W 3rd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2214 W 3rd St

DuluthMN55806
property at 217 N 28th Ave W

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

217 N 28th Ave W

DuluthMN55806
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Arris Duluth
$1,487 - $3,495
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$1,464 - $3,472
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Arris Duluth

330 E Palm StDuluth, MN 55811
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Baypoint Shoreline
$1,500 - $1,950
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$1,500 - $1,950

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$1,500 - $1,950
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Baypoint Shoreline

1900 Saint Louis AveDuluth, MN 55802
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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

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613 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805
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801 E 2nd Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

801 E 2nd Street

801 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805
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18 N 2nd Ave E
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18 N 2nd Ave E

18 N 2nd Ave EDuluth, MN 55802
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Observation Hill, Duluth, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buckingham Green ApartmentsG1BR,1BA$825
Lincoln Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Eustone Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
302 N 16th Ave E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Duluth Board of Trade - LoftsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,009
Cove ApartmentsStern1BR,1BA$1,090
Leijona Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
927 E 5th St, Unit A927 E 5th St4BR,1BA$1.02
210 W Superior St, Unit Crescent Apartment210 W Superior St2BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,2BA$1.64
15 E 10th St, Unit 215 E 10th St2BR,1BA$1.31
Highland Village Apartments2/1, 915 SF2BR,1BA$1.69
1012 E 3rd St, Unit 21012 E 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.13
Lincoln Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.47
Buckingham Green ApartmentsG1BR,1BA$1.10
Duluth Board of Trade - LoftsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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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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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Observation Hill, Duluth, MN

Ranked #12

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Observation Hill, 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 searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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