Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $300 (240 Rentals)

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22 on the River
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$850 - $2,594
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$850 - $2,594

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22 on the River

22 27th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Loring Grove Apartments
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$875 - $1,360
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$875 - $1,360

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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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AVID Uptown
$922 - $1,112
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$855 - $1,045
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$67

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$922 - $1,112
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AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Studios at 7 Corners
$950 - $1,445
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$900 - $1,395
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$50

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$950 - $1,445
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Studios at 7 Corners

1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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LaSalle Apartments
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$1,014 - $1,684
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$999 - $1,669
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$15

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$1,014 - $1,684
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

LaSalle Apartments

36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Portage Apartments
$1,035 - $1,245
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$1,035 - $1,245

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Portage Apartments

3146 W Bde Maka Ska BlvdMinneapolis, MN 55416
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East River Terrace
$1,036 - $1,296
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$1,015 - $1,275
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East River Terrace

2101 E River TerMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Belmont Apartments
$1,041 - $1,191
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$895 - $1,045
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Belmont Apartments

1000 Franklin Ave WMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Diamond Pointe Apartments
$1,110 - $1,455
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$1,050 - $1,395
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$60

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$1,110 - $1,455
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Diamond Pointe Apartments

6106-6116 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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2800 Girard Apartments
$1,173 - $1,233
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$1,165 - $1,225
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2800 Girard Apartments

2800 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3701 West Lake St.
$1,199
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$1,199

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$1,199
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3701 West Lake St.

3701 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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FIT
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$1,203 - $1,858
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$1,195 - $1,850
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$8

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$1,203 - $1,858
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FIT

515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Oaks Station Place
$1,207 - $1,946
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$1,188 - $1,927
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$19

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$1,207 - $1,946
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Oaks Station Place

3550 E 46th StMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Lake Street Dwelling
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$1,209 - $1,734
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$1,205 - $1,730
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Lake Street Dwelling

410-510 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Mill City Quarter
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$1,213 - $1,462
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$1,209 - $1,458
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Mill City Quarter

300 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Inspire
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$1,223 - $3,873
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$1,215 - $3,865
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Inspire

2837 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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430 Oak Grove
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$1,276 - $4,498
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$1,248 - $4,470
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$28

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$1,276 - $4,498
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430 Oak Grove

430 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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MODI
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$1,279 - $1,749
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$929 - $1,399
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$350

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$1,279 - $1,749
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MODI

2015 Lyndale AveMinneapolis, MN 55405
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Enjoy Twin Cities Campus Life: Top Minneapolis Neighborhoods for Student Renters

Discover the best Minneapolis neighborhoods for student renters! Find ideal apartments near major Twin Cities campuses & enjoy vibrant student life.

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A 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 Allianze Sr. Community which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Minneapolis costs $3,319.

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 11,092 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 $419 which is $2,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minneapolis.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Enjoy Twin Cities Campus Life: Top Minneapolis Neighborhoods for Student Renters

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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN.

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Blending Career and Community: Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Minneapolis Employers

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.