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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $925 | $2,036 |
| Birchwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $895 | $3,900 |
| Birchwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Birchwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,700 | $5,685 |
| Birchwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,206 | $1,500 | $2,999 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,866 | $1,950 | $5,750 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,948 | $2,850 | $2,999 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $7,166 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 282 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Birchwood Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Renting with children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Minneapolis, Birchwood has emerged as one of the best neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and more.
For some, access to parks and greenspace is very important. This residential neighborhood is providing really good access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
This section of town has risen to be one of the A-list upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet owners, listen up! this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 282 available Birchwood apartments priced from $895 to $15,685, with an average monthly rent of $2,025.
There are currently 110 Studio Apartments in Birchwood with rent ranges from $925 to $2,036 with an average price of $1,427.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Birchwood ranges from $895 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,780.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Birchwood range from $1,250 to $15,685. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,441.
There are currently 39 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Birchwood on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,700 to $5,685 - averaging $3,056 for the location.
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