
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browndale Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $652 (130 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Browndale area of Minneapolis.


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Portage Apartments

Chowen Plaza Apartments

Axon Green

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Lake West on France

3142 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

3600 Pennsylvania Ave S

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2920 Dean Parkway Apartments

Allegro

3063 Virginia Ave S
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Marbella on Dean

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Fulton Terrace

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Be @ Axon Green

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Lake Harriet Commons

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The Gateway at West Lake Quarter

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2800 Xerxes Ave S, Unit #3

3140 Utah Ave S

6222 W 35th St, Unit 22

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Foundry Lake Street

LakeHaus
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Linden Flats

3150 Excelsior Blvd

3720 West 32nd Street

4009 west 31st St (St. Louis Park)

2932 Drew Ave S

2629 W 43rd

Linden Hills | 2715

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4351 Drew Ave

4537 France Ave

Cove at Linden Hills

Lake Harriet Pkwy Apartments

2707 W 43rd St

3142 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

3701 West Lake St.

Greenway Commons

Prox31

2817 Xerxes Ave S
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Arbor Court

3128 Salem Ave

3815 Glendale Ter

3140 Utah Ave S

2806 Xerxes Ave S

The Mezz at West Lake Quarter

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Lake Harriet Condos
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Browndale, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Browndale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browndale Studio Apartments | $1,348 | $925 | $1,952 |
| Browndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $895 | $5,670 |
| Browndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Browndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,800 | $4,736 |
| Browndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,439 | $6,439 | $6,439 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 130 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Browndale Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Browndale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Browndale 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 Browndale 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 |
| Park Flats | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 |
| 3720 West 32nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Cambridge Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| 4537 France Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 4351 Drew Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browndale, MN
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Browndale 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 Browndale apartment is the Apollo Model at Edina Highland Villa starting at $1,665 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Edina neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Browndale 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 |
| Edina Highland Villa | Apollo | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Joppa Lane | Joppa 2a: Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Westlake Estate Apartments | 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 4421 Minnetonka | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Large Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Park Villa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Greenway Commons | D | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 3701 West Lake St. | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Browndale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Browndale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Browndale is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Browndale?
The cheapest apartment in Browndale is Trailway Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Browndale costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Browndale?
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 11 regular apartments in Browndale 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 Browndale?
Cheap apartments in Browndale have an average cost of $114 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browndale.
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