Cheap Apartments for Rent in Golden Valley, MN from $600 (222 Rentals)

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Valley Creek West
$1,390 - $1,790
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31

Valley Creek West

1370 Douglas DrGolden Valley, MN 55422
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Colonial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

5745-5749 Glenwood AveGolden Valley, MN 55422
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West End Trails
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Trails

1500 Douglas Dr NGolden Valley, MN 55422

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Valley View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View

6533-6537 Golden Valley RdGolden Valley, MN 55427
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Duluth Street Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Duluth Street Flats

6150 St Croix AveGolden Valley, MN 55422
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Laurel West End
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel West End

250 Turners Xrd SGolden Valley, MN 55416
property at 3643 N Penn Ave

$950

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3643 N Penn Ave

MinneapolisMN55412

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5747 Glenwood Ave
$995 - $1,195
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5747 Glenwood Ave

5747 Glenwood AveMinneapolis, MN 55422
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property at 2012-2014 Dupont Ave S

$1,049

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2012-2014 Dupont Ave S

MinneapolisMN55405
property at 2006-2008 Dupont Ave S

$1,079

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2006-2008 Dupont Ave S

MinneapolisMN55405
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Hampshire House
$1,095 - $1,605
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Hampshire House

1360-1412 Hampshire Ave SSt. Louis Park, MN 55426
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property at 224 N Humboldt Ave

$1,099

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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224 N Humboldt Ave

MinneapolisMN55405

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property at 1913 Emerson Ave S

$1,145

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1913 Emerson Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403
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Chelsea Park
$1,150 - $1,545
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Chelsea Park

4200 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Golden Valley, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Golden Valley, MN

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Golden Valley, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Golden Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crystal Lake$2,574$95049
Lee Park$2,574$949305
West End$3,775$950415

Cheapest Available Golden Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Golden Valley, MN is a Studio unit found at 2224 Emerson Avenue South in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood priced from $900. Knox and Lagoon Apartments in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Golden Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2224 Emerson Avenue South0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
Knox and Lagoon ApartmentsGarden Level Efficiency1BR,1BA$925
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Uptown West ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$946
Belmont ApartmentsThe WindsorStudio,1BA$946
Aster Apartments in Near North Minneapolis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$949
Cabana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Kings Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Regent Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Valley, MN

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Valley area is the $1.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom - C Model at The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value Golden Valley apartment is the 412-3A Model at West Broadway Crescent starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Jordan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cavanagh 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - C2BR,2BA$1.35
West Broadway Crescent412-3A3BR,1BA$1.21
Park EmbassyTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
235 Logan Ave N, Unit 1235 Logan Ave N2BR,1BA$1.36
Tradewinds Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Aquila Flats2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Twin Lakes Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Four Seasons Villa1BD1BR,1BA$1.37
Four Seasons Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Cabana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Golden Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Golden Valley is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Golden Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Golden Valley is Knox and Lagoon Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Golden Valley costs $2,974.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Golden Valley?

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 37 regular apartments in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley?

Cheap apartments in Golden Valley have an average cost of $158 which is $2,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Golden Valley.

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