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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browndale Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $925 | $1,901 |
| Browndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $895 | $5,670 |
| Browndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Browndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,625 | $6,609 |
| Browndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,454 | $5,912 | $9,950 |
There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Browndale Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
See all Apartments in MinneapolisThe 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 |
| 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 |
| Lake Harriet Pkwy Apartments | Lake Harriet - Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
| Cambridge Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Zelia on Seven | A1-50 - Income Restrictions Apply | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| 4351 Drew Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
As of July 23, 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 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 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 |
| Westlake Estate Apartments | 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Dean Terrace Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Park Villa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 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 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Browndale is under $1,100.
The cheapest apartment in Browndale is Trailway Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Browndale costs $6,500.
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 Browndale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Browndale have an average cost of $115 which is $6,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browndale.
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