
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hennepin County, MN from $400 (1,403 Rentals)
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1316 7th St SE

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Wadaag Commons

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1910 1st Ave S

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1818 La Salle Ave

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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 | $1,312 | $653 | $2,420 |
| Hennepin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $500 | $8,109 |
| Hennepin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Hennepin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Hennepin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $535 | $10,000+ |
| Hennepin County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Hennepin County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hennepin County, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $489. Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hennepin County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $489 |
| Radius | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $495 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 2820 First Ave Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Oak Grove Apartment Hotel | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Holmes Park Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $727 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hennepin County, MN
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hennepin County area is the $1.07 price per square foot San Simeon South Model at Auburn Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Hennepin County apartment is the 3233 Chicago Ave Model at 3233 Chicago Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Powderhorn 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Townhomes | San Simeon South | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 3233 Chicago Ave, Unit 2 | 3233 Chicago Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Factory Lofts | G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $0.52 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denC | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lynwood Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Rex Development | Rex4Plex | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Radius | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Northstar Dinkytown | 2br B | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
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 $727.
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 $3,400.
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 776 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 $483 which is $2,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hennepin County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.