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

Trentwood Apartments

West End Apartments

The Winn at Golden Valley

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Valley Creek West

The Liberty Apartments and Townhomes

Colonial Apartments

Crosswoods Apartments

West End Trails
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Valley View

Duluth Street Flats

Laurel West End

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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

Brittany Apartments

Portage Apartments

Uptown West Apartments

Belmont Apartments

Aster Apartments in Near North Minneapolis

3643 N Penn Ave
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Kings Manor Apartments

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5747 Glenwood Ave

Regent Place Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

Huntington Ave Apartments

Park Villa Apartments

Douglas Drive Terrace

Morada

Park Plaza

Robinwood Apartments
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Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park

Colonial Terrace

2012-2014 Dupont Ave S

Park Trails

The Edge of Uptown

2006-2008 Dupont Ave S

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Hampshire House

Lynn Plaza

224 N Humboldt Ave

Oria Lakeview Apartments
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Aquila Apartments

Belgrove Apartments

Deco 265

Minikahda Court Apartments

Lancaster Village Apartments

Axon Green

1913 Emerson Ave S

Northumberland Apartments

3701 Lake St

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Chelsea Park
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Golden Valley, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Golden Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Golden Valley Studio Apartments | $1,393 | $925 | $2,211 |
| Cheap Golden Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $925 | $3,900 |
| Cheap Golden Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Golden Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $1,300 | $6,327 |
| Cheap Golden Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,246 | $1,524 | $7,958 |
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Golden Valley, MN Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Golden Valley, MN
Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | $2,574 | $950 | 49 |
| Lee Park | $2,574 | $949 | 305 |
| West End | $3,775 | $950 | 415 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2224 Emerson Avenue South | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Knox and Lagoon Apartments | Garden Level Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Brittany Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Uptown West Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $946 |
| Belmont Apartments | The Windsor | Studio,1BA | $946 |
| Aster Apartments in Near North Minneapolis | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Regent Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - C | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| West Broadway Crescent | 412-3A | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Park Embassy | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 235 Logan Ave N, Unit 1 | 235 Logan Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Twin Lakes Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Four Seasons Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
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