
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bancroft Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (186 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bancroft area of Minneapolis.


The Miro

2731 Pillsbury

Diamond Lake Properties

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Garfield Ave Apartments | 2323

2426 Blaisdell

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Bryant Manor Apartments

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Colfax Manor

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Mansard Apartments
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Pillsbury Apartments

Greenway Apartments

Colfax Villas I

Ellis and Louise Apartments

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2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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Updated Boutique 28 Unit Building on Emerson

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Colfax Terrace

2536 Lyndale Ave S

2810 Park Ave
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Fremont Apartments | 3300

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Kings Highway Apartments

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2400 Harriet Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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Isles East

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Girard Apartments

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4528 Bryant Ave S, Unit 5

2637 Pleasant Ave

The Central

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29 Bryant Apartments

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Overland Apartments
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B-Side

Uptown Square

Fair Oaks Apartment Homes

2715 dupont ave S.

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3523 Grand Ave S

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Oaks Hiawatha Station

AVID

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2413 DuPont Ave S, Unit 2

Minneapolis Grand Apartments
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2600 Bryant Ave S

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Mission Lofts

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Alexander Apartments

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Rosa Apartments | MPLS

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Lakefield Apartments

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3508 Colfax Ave S

3308 Girard Ave S

Calhoun Park Terrace

3729 Snelling Ave

2533 Lyndale Ave S
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Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bancroft?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $755 | $1,603 |
| Bancroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $850 | $2,116 |
| Bancroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,165 | $3,415 |
| Bancroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,500 | $3,016 |
| Bancroft 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,795 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 186 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bancroft Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Bancroft Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bancroft area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Lakesbury Apartments | Leasing Studio, Alcove, & 1-Bedroom Apartments! priced from $755. 3033 Grand Avenue S. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Bancroft apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakesbury Apartments | Leasing Studio, Alcove, & 1-Bedroom Apartments! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| 3033 Grand Avenue S. | 3033 Grand Ave S - Studio | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| The Miro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 2731 Pillsbury | Studio 1 Bath - 2731 Pillsbury | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Diamond Lake Properties | Model EA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Colfax Manor | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Mansard Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Pillsbury Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 2324 Bryant Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bancroft, MN
As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bancroft area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2738 Emerson Ave S Model at 2738 Emerson Ave S, Unit 2738 Emerson avenue in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Bancroft apartment is the 2524 Dupont Ave S Model at 2524 Dupont Ave S, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bancroft apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2738 Emerson Ave S, Unit 2738 Emerson avenue | 2738 Emerson Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2524 Dupont Ave S, Unit 1 | 2524 Dupont Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Oaks Hiawatha Station | 2 Bedroom Den - B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 2901 28th Ave S, Unit Unit #2 | 2901 28th Ave S | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Rex Development | Rex4Plex | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Brackett's Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 3105 16th Ave S, Unit Unit Three | 3105 16th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 2601/05 Fremont Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 2315-2321 Dupont Ave S | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBancroft, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #35
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Central Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bancroft Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bancroft?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bancroft is under $885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bancroft?
The cheapest apartment in Bancroft is 2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living which is listed at $902, while the average apartment in Bancroft costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bancroft?
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 46 regular apartments in Bancroft 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 Bancroft?
Cheap apartments in Bancroft have an average cost of $476 which is $1,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bancroft.
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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Authentic Minneapolis: An Insiders Guide to Renting in the City of Lakes
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