
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (133 Rentals)
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Chowen Plaza Apartments

Axon Green

3142 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

Allegro

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2920 Dean Parkway Apartments

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Portage Apartments

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Lake West on France

3128 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

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Lake Harriet Commons
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3600 Pennsylvania Ave S

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Foundry Lake Street

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Fulton Terrace

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Be @ Axon Green

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The Gateway at West Lake Quarter

8724 Minnetonka Blvd

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Marbella on Dean

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Volo at Texa Tonka

Linden Flats

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4212 Linden Hills Blvd, Unit 2
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3200 Virginia Ave S, Unit 305

2932 Drew Ave S

Greenway Commons

2629 W 43rd

Lake Harriet Pkwy Apartments

Linden Hills | 2715

Park Point Apartments II

4351 Drew Ave

3701 West Lake St.
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Linden Hills | 2716

2707 W 43rd St

Cove at Linden Hills

Creek View

3142 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

Aquila Flats

Prox31

2817 Xerxes Ave S

Calhoun Beach Apartments

Arbor Court
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Westwood Apartments

3128 Salem Ave

3815 Glendale Ter

The Mezz at West Lake Quarter

2806 Xerxes Ave S

METRIC Apartments

Lake Harriet Condos

Brittany Apartments

ReNew Knollwood East

Knollwood Towers West Apartments
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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 | $1,414 | $925 | $2,113 |
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $895 | $5,670 |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $1,625 | $6,609 |
| Brookside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,454 | $5,912 | $9,950 |
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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. Trailway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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 |
| Trailway Apartments | Trailway Apartments - 8340-... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 1210-1220 Cambridge St. (Hopkins) | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Opal | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
| 3551-3559 Huntington Ave S. | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Creek Point Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Lake Harriet Pkwy Apartments | Lake Harriet - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
| Cambridge Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Ramsgate | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Zelia on Seven | A1-50 - Income Restrictions Apply | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, MN
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - B1 Model at Vernon Oaks Apartments in the in the Edina neighborhood starting from $1,619. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor Model at Westlake Estate Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Calhoun 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Westlake Estate Apartments | 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Park Villa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ramsgate | Derby | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Xerxes Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Boulevard 100 Apartments | Harriet 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 1210-1220 Cambridge St. (Hopkins) | 1b/L | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 4351 Drew Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,079.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside?
The cheapest apartment in Brookside is Trailway Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $6,500.
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 20 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 $103 which is $6,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside.
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