
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $400 (148 Rentals)
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The Bridges Dinkytown

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6017 Bass Lake Rd

Deco 265

Yugo Minneapolis Edge

409 University Ave SE

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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 | $1,322 | $640 | $3,730 |
| Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $500 | $7,259 |
| Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $739 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,141 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 $752.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minneapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Minneapolis is 3137 Aldrich which is listed at $150, while the average apartment in Minneapolis costs $3,164.
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 13,120 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 $443 which is $2,721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minneapolis.
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