Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Observation Hill Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (74 Rentals)

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property at 226 Piedmont Ave

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 2

226 Piedmont Ave

DuluthMN55806
property at 412 N 11th Ave E

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

412 N 11th Ave E

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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property at 1317 E 2nd St

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1317 E 2nd St

DuluthMN55805
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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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property at 119 E 3rd St

$950 - $1,050

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$950

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$950

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119 E 3rd St

DuluthMN55805
property at 1802 W 3rd St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

1802 W 3rd St

DuluthMN55806
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209 E 4th St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

209 E 4th St, Unit 2

209 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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property at 230 E 4th St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

230 E 4th St

DuluthMN55805
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Urbane218
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$1,130 - $1,330
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$1,095 - $1,295
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$35

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$1,130 - $1,330
Studio Apartments Available Jun 26

Urbane218

2011 W Superior StDuluth, MN 55806
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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 N 25th Ave W

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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217 N 25th Ave W

DuluthMN55806
property at 2706 W 4th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2706 W 4th St

DuluthMN55806
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Piedmont Manor Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,550
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$1,200 - $1,550

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$1,200 - $1,550
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Piedmont Manor Apartments

2501 Leonard StDuluth, MN 55811
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property at 2214 W 3rd St

$1,200 - $1,450

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 29

2214 W 3rd St

DuluthMN55806
property at 310 E 5th St

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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310 E 5th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 15 E 8th St

$1,175 - $1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

15 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 17 E 6th St

$1,235

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$1,235

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$1,235

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 6

17 E 6th St

DuluthMN55805

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property at 217 E 7th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

217 E 7th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 817 W 4th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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817 W 4th St, Unit Apt 1

817 W 4th St
DuluthMN55806
property at 1206 E 3rd St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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Available Aug 1

1206 E 3rd St

DuluthMN55805
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2410 W 4th St, Unit Upper
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 2

2410 W 4th St, Unit Upper

2410 W 4th StDuluth, MN 55806
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property at 330-332 N 12th Ave E

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

property at 910 N 22nd Ave W

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

910 N 22nd Ave W

DuluthMN55806
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

Available Now

906 North 6th Ave E

DuluthMN55805

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property at 1127 E 5th St

$1,315

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$1,315

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$1,315

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

1127 E 5th St

DuluthMN55805
property at 223 N 11th Ave E

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

223 N 11th Ave E

DuluthMN55805
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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 1

432 E 7th St, Unit 1

432 E 7th StDuluth, MN 55805
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The Overlook
$1,395 - $1,495
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$1,395 - $1,495

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$1,395 - $1,495
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17

The Overlook

1025 Glen Place DrDuluth, MN 55806
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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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property at 611 E 6th St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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
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Baypoint Estates
$1,450 - $1,825
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$1,450 - $1,825

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$1,450 - $1,825
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Baypoint Estates

1902 Saint Louis AveDuluth, 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 Studio unit found at Lincoln Park Apartments priced from $849. Wahldorf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Observation Hill apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Park Apartments0 BedroomStudio,1BA$849
Wahldorf1 bedroom1BR,1BA$925
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Cove ApartmentsCabin2BR,1BA$1,025
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1,100
Piedmont Manor Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,400
Lincoln Park FlatsOne1BR,1BA$1,425
Baypoint Shoreline1 Bedroom - brv REMODEL1BR,1BA$1,550
The Lakeview Residences at 333E2Studio,1BA$1,619

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Observation Hill, MN

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Observation Hill 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 Observation Hill apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Lincoln Park Apartments starting at $1,666 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Bayview Heights 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.
The Harbours2 Bedroom- br2BR,2BA$1.64
Lincoln Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.59
Zenith1B B1BR,1BA$1.96
Lincoln Park FlatsOne1BR,1BA$1.83
Wahldorf2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Village Place Apartments1 Bedroom Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.47
Bridgeman RussellStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$1.54
Piedmont Manor Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.88
1511 E 4th St, Unit 31511 E 4th St1BR,1BA$2.00
CityView FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Observation Hill, Duluth, MN

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,619.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Observation Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Observation Hill is Wahldorf which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Observation Hill costs $2,500.

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 10 regular apartments in Observation Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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