Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bancroft Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $441 (353 Rentals)

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property at 3111 E 31st St
$795

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Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
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3111 E 31st St

MinneapolisMN55406
property at 2810 Park Ave
$825

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Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
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2810 Park Ave

MinneapolisMN55407

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Colfax Villas I
$899 - $1,250

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Base Rent$899 - $1,250

Total Monthly Price$899 - $1,250
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colfax Villas I

3611 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Ellis and Louise Apartments
$900 - $1,375

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Base Rent$900 - $1,375

Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,375
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Ellis and Louise Apartments

3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Flats at Emerson
$905 - $935

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Base Rent$895 - $925
Required Monthly Fees$10

Total Monthly Price$905 - $935
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Nov 1

Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Bryant Manor
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$907 - $1,157

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Base Rent$895 - $1,145
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Bryant Manor

3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Marcelle
$927 - $1,047

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Base Rent$910 - $1,030
Required Monthly Fees$17

Total Monthly Price$927 - $1,047
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marcelle

2400 Harriet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Colfax Terrace
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$952

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Base Rent$935
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Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Manor
$960 - $1,060

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Base Rent$945 - $1,045
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Colfax Manor

3401 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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CityLine
$999 - $1,880

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Base Rent$999 - $1,880

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CityLine

3815 Hiawatha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Mission Lofts
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$1,000 - $1,756

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Base Rent$940 - $1,696
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Mission Lofts

1219 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 3705 Chicago Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3705 Chicago Ave

MinneapolisMN55407
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AVID Uptown
$1,012 - $1,112

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Base Rent$945 - $1,045
Required Monthly Fees$67

Total Monthly Price$1,012 - $1,112
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Mansard Apartments
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$1,021

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Base Rent$1,005
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Mansard Apartments

2930 33rd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Oaks Hiawatha Station
$1,039 - $2,042

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Base Rent$1,017 - $2,020
Required Monthly Fees$22

Total Monthly Price$1,039 - $2,042
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Oaks Hiawatha Station

4540 Snelling AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Girard Apartments
$1,040

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Base Rent$1,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2027

Girard Apartments

3253 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Longfellow Place
$1,044

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Base Rent$1,015
Required Monthly Fees$29

Total Monthly Price$1,044
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Longfellow Place

3414 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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5544/5301 Chicago Ave S
$1,110 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,390
Required Monthly Fees$60

Total Monthly Price$1,110 - $1,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

5544/5301 Chicago Ave S

5544 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55417
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3530 18th Ave S
$1,130 - $1,175

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,095
Required Monthly Fees$80

Total Monthly Price$1,130 - $1,175
12 Month Lease Term
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3530 18th Ave S

3530 18th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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Pillsbury Flats
$1,137 - $1,147

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Base Rent$1,120 - $1,130
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 2

Pillsbury Flats

2508-2520 Pillsbury Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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property at 3718 Oakland Ave S
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3718 Oakland Ave S

MinneapolisMN55407
property at 2621-2623 Colfax Ave South
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2621-2623 Colfax Ave South

MinneapolisMN55408
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B-Side
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$1,179 - $1,889

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Base Rent$1,179 - $1,889

Total Monthly Price$1,179 - $1,889
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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3027 22nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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Cheapest Available Bancroft Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bancroft area of Minneapolis, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at East Phillips Commons priced from $441. 2637 Lyndale Ave S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Bancroft apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Phillips Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$441
2637 Lyndale Ave SStudioStudio,1BA$700
The MiroStudioStudio,1BA$799
3419 Nicollet Avenue3419 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800
3415 Nicollet Avenue3415 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800
2709 Park Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
3033 Grand Avenue S.3033 Grand Ave S - StudioStudio,1BA$828
Uptown EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$839
2426 BlaisdellStudioStudio,1BA$849
Greenway ApartmentsBlaisdell StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bancroft, MN

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bancroft area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Pillsbury in the in the Whittier neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Bancroft apartment is the 2 BD 1 BA Model at 1305 W 34th St starting at $1,825 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bancroft apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pillsbury3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.98
1305 W 34th St2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Midtown Exchange Apartments2 Bedroom plus Den - Market2BR,1BA$1.16
Rex DevelopmentRex4Plex1BR,1BA$1.06
East Phillips Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.43
3709 Pleasant Ave, Unit #13709 Pleasant Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
4200 1st Avenue South2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
2435 Pillsbury Ave. S.1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Girard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #33

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bancroft Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bancroft?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bancroft is at 2637 Lyndale Ave S listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bancroft Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bancroft Apartment is $880 at 3533 2nd Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bancroft Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bancroft is starting from $441 at East Phillips Commons.

What is the most affordable Bancroft Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bancroft Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Morrison Village Apartments and starts from $1,460.

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