
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (125 Rentals)
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3063 Virginia Ave S

Chowen Plaza Apartments

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Lake West on France

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3701 West Lake St.

Allegro

Axon Green

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2920 Dean Parkway Apartments

3200 Virginia Ave S

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Fulton Terrace
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3004 Ottawa Ave S

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Marbella on Dean

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Volo at Texa Tonka

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Be @ Axon Green

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Lake Harriet Commons

Foundry Lake Street

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The Gateway at West Lake Quarter

8724 Minnetonka Blvd

Linden Flats

3600 Pennsylvania Ave S
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2932 Drew Ave S

2629 W 43rd

Lake Harriet Pkwy Apartments

Linden Hills | 2715

Park Point Apartments II

4351 Drew Ave

2707 W 43rd St

Cove at Linden Hills

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Aquila Flats
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Arbor Court

3150 Excelsior Blvd

Westwood Apartments

Greenway Commons

3815 Glendale Ter

3128 Salem Ave

2700 W 44th St

2817 Xerxes Ave S

The Mezz at West Lake Quarter
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2806 Xerxes Ave S

Calhoun Beach Apartments

5848 Washburn Ave S

Lake Harriet Condos

Brittany Apartments

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Uptown West

6412 Mendelssohn Ln

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Hiawatha Court

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Knollwood Estates

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Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park
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Brookside, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $925 | $2,073 |
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,008 | $5,670 |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $1,700 | $5,937 |
| Brookside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,579 | $2,475 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookside Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Brookside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookside area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Brittany Apartments priced from $925. Hiawatha Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,008. Here are the most affordable Brookside apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| Knollwood Towers East Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
| 3551-3559 Huntington Ave S. | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Uptown West | Uptown West - One Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,052 |
| Ramsgate | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Portage Apartments | One Bedroom A Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Lynn Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Park Trails Apartments | Willow 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, MN
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside 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 Brookside 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 Brookside 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 | $1.51 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Extra Large Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Park Villa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ramsgate | Derby | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 3701 West Lake St. | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 2700-2727 Rhode Island Ave S. (Rhode Island Chateau) | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brookside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookside is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside?
The cheapest apartment in Brookside is Hiawatha Court which is listed at $1,008, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $7,244.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookside?
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 29 regular apartments in Brookside 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 Brookside?
Cheap apartments in Brookside have an average cost of $141 which is $7,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside.
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