
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hennepin County, MN from $400 (1,417 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Hennepin County.


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872 19th Ave SE, Unit 19th

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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living

Shoreline Plaza

Peregrine

Spruce Place Apartments

Stevens Community Apartments

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Brentwood Apartments

Rose

Copenhagen Enterprises
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1316 7th St SE

The Remington Campus Apartments

Sela Campus University Apartments

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Stradford Flats

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Loring Manor Apartments

The Buckingham / The Commodore / The Parkway Apartments

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Haverhill Apartments

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2210 Pillsbury Ave

Wadaag Commons

2731 Pillsbury

The Miro

The Park Apartments

116 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown

Gateway Northeast

Oak Grove Apartment Hotel

St. Anthony Village
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225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown

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Hennepin County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hennepin County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $632 | $5,572 |
| Hennepin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $500 | $5,800 |
| Hennepin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Hennepin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Hennepin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $479 | $5,341 |
| Hennepin County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $2,895 | $4,050 |
| Hennepin County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,128 | $3,000 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Available Hennepin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hennepin County, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $479. Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hennepin County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radius | D5 | 4BR,3BA | $479 |
| Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $489 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| Shelby Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $624 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $632 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hennepin County, MN
As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hennepin County area is the $0.88 price per square foot 7207 Heatherton Cir Model at 7207 Heatherton Cir in the in the Armatage neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Hennepin County apartment is the 4136 Girard Ave N Model at 4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 4136 starting at $1,650 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Shingle Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hennepin County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 7207 Heatherton Cir | 7207 Heatherton Cir | 3BR,3BA | $0.88 |
| 4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 4136 | 4136 Girard Ave N | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Factory Lofts | G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $0.50 |
| 5285 Manchester Dr, Unit 304 | 5285 Manchester Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Midtown Exchange Apartments | 1 Bedroom plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Radius | D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| 872 19th Ave SE, Unit 19th | 872 19th Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| 2012 Garfield | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Marshall | 2DX2B | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hennepin County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hennepin County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hennepin County is under $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hennepin County?
The cheapest apartment in Hennepin County is Allianze Sr. Community which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Hennepin County costs $4,072.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hennepin County?
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 716 regular apartments in Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County?
Cheap apartments in Hennepin County have an average cost of $441 which is $3,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hennepin County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
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