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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $925 | $2,211 |
| Birchwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,049 | $4,409 |
| Birchwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Birchwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $1,700 | $5,937 |
| Birchwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,304 | $2,475 | $7,137 |
There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Birchwood Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
See all Apartments in MinneapolisThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Birchwood area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Brittany Apartments priced from $925. Uptown West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable Birchwood apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Uptown West | Uptown West - Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $942 |
| Q2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| 3551-3559 Huntington Ave S. | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Ramsgate | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Portage Apartments | One Bedroom A Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Lynn Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Era on Excelsior | Power | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birchwood area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2912 France Ave S Model at 2912 France Ave S in the in the West Calhoun neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Birchwood apartment is the The Quartz Model at Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park starting at $1,516 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birchwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2912 France Ave S | 2912 France Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Quartz | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Westlake Estate Apartments | 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Westside | Vernon | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Hampshire House | The Alvin | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Extra Large Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Ramsgate | Derby | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Q2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birchwood is under $1,109.
The cheapest apartment in Birchwood is Q2 which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Birchwood costs $3,300.
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 41 regular apartments in Birchwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Birchwood have an average cost of $134 which is $3,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birchwood.
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