Cheap Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $300 (1,625 Rentals)

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property at 1316 7th St SE

$650 - $725

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$700

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1316 7th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
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Rose
$725 - $1,695
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Rose

1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Brentwood Apartments
$742 - $752
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$725 - $735
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$742 - $752
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Brentwood Apartments

117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Remington Apartments
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$745 - $1,300
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$745 - $1,300

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Remington Apartments

708 5th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Haverhill Apartments
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$767 - $1,062
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$750 - $1,045
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$767 - $1,062
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Haverhill Apartments

32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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property at 2876 Humboldt Ave S

$825

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$825

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2876 Humboldt Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
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Oak Grove Downtown
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$840 - $990
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$825 - $975
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Oak Grove Downtown

116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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The Triplets
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$840 - $990
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$825 - $975
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The Triplets

233 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1400-1408 Spruce Pl
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$840 - $990
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$825 - $975
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1400-1408 Spruce Pl

1400-1408 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Aster Apartments
$840 - $1,000
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$790 - $950
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$840 - $1,000
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Aster Apartments

1800 Fremont Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411
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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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Marcelle
$877 - $1,162
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$860 - $1,145
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$877 - $1,162
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Marcelle

2400 Harriet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Bryant Manor
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$894 - $1,464
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$875 - $1,445
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Bryant Manor

3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Minneapolis, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Minneapolis, MN area range in price from $469 to $15,685 with an overall median price of $2,803. The three Minneapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Windom Park at $960, Central at $1,033, and Bald Eagle at $1,025. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Minneapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Windom Park$1,499$9607
Central$1,537$1,03312
Bald Eagle$1,572$1,02538
White Bear Township$1,572$1,02537
Douglas Drive North$1,578$99531
North of Maryland$1,604$92585
North St Paul Park$1,631$87836
Camden$1,650$9506
Ventura Village$1,670$72520
Skyview Park$1,675$87833

Cheapest Available Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated2BR,2BA$489
RadiusC53BR,2BA$495
Allianze Sr. Community1X11BR,1BA$500
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shelby CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$624
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
The Communities of River CrossingThe Minnehaha - Income Restrictions Apply (30% ...1BR,1BA$693
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Copenhagen Enterprises1728 3rd Ave StudioStudio,1BA$725
Remington ApartmentsStudio September Move InStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Minneapolis area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Minneapolis apartment is the G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts starting at $776 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Minneapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
834 University Ave W, Unit 2834 University Ave W5BR,1BA$0.72
Factory LoftsG2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$0.52
796 Stewart AveColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.83
Rex DevelopmentRex4Plex1BR,1BA$1.06
RadiusC33BR,2BA$0.82
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double2BR,2BA$0.46
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Cedar Gate1.1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
814-8TH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.97

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Minneapolis Overview

Where the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet, sits Minneapolis and its sister city Saint Paul. With Minneapolis having the largest population in the state and Saint Paul being the capital, these Twin Cities form the second-largest economic center of the Midwest. The area is surrounded by scenic water parks, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and waterfalls, making it the perfect city for watersport fans. Connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, these green spaces link together through seven districts around the city. Minneapolis is also considered a global city and a significant contributor to the world economy. With the fifth-highest number of Fortune 500 companies in the country, apartments in Minneapolis are perfect for young professionals to live.

Why live in Minneapolis, MN?

The Twin Cities are considered the Midwest’s cultural capital with more than 60 museums, 30 stage theaters, and ten dance companies. With unique attractions, world-class dining, and miles of green spaces, it has the best of two cities for the price of one. With nearly two dozen Fortune 500 companies calling Minneapolis home, such as UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Best Buy, the local economy continues to grow. No sales tax on clothing makes shopping at the Mall of America, the largest mall in the country, that much better.

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Stephanie4+ years in Minneapolis

February 25, 2025

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 $745.

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 $2,803.

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 13,254 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 $410 which is $2,393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minneapolis.

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