
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $280 (585 Rentals)


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2514 Girard Ave S

St. Anne's Senior Housing

Rose

Stevens Community Apartments

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Copenhagen Enterprises

Grove 94

St. Anthony Village

3718 Oakland Ave S
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220 E 19th St

Autumn Ridge Apartments

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Ellis and Louise Apartments

3525 Hennepin Ave S

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918 Fulton St SE, Unit 2

317 6th Ave SE

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First Place Apartments

2324 Bryant Ave S

Park Plaza

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Robin Court

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Isles East

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Isles West

25 E 26th St

Oria Lakeview Apartments

7225 Valley Pl

2002 Garfield
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Bryant Towers

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1715 6th St NE, Unit #2

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Quarry Place

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Karinsplass Apartments

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3530 18th Ave S

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1815 NE Cleveland St, Unit 2
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North Creek

Minnehaha 94

2655 Colfax Ave S

Stradford Flats

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Lake Harriet Commons

Abbott Apartments

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Garfield Terrace

Kings Manor Apartments

Riverside Homes

3236 N James Ave, Unit 2
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Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Minneapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $595 | $2,529 |
| Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $750 | $6,649 |
| Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $280 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $739 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $649 | $9,950 |
| Minneapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $2,100 | $7,309 |
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Stephanie • 4+ years in Minneapolis
February 25, 2025A dream city for outdoorsy types who crave an urban experience...there's nothing like a day at the lakes or hitting up the Grand Rounds. Add amazing theater (like the Guthre) and restaurants and you have the perfect urban (but not too urban) lifestyle. The cost of living is going up but still pretty reasonable compared to most cities of a similar size and with similar cultural opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Minneapolis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Minneapolis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Minneapolis is under $760.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minneapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Minneapolis is Bottineau Commons and Lofts which is listed at $280, while the average apartment in Minneapolis costs $3,134.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Minneapolis?
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 11,634 regular apartments in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Cheap apartments in Minneapolis have an average cost of $418 which is $2,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minneapolis.
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