
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cooper Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (228 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cooper area of Minneapolis.


The Miro

Bridgewater Crossings

Blue Goose Cooperative

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22 on the River

Seven Corners

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Mansard Apartments

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Longfellow Place

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Cedars 94
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Studios at 7 Corners

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Corner 29 Apartments

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Lake Street Manor

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East River Terrace

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CityLine

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Simmons Manor

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918 Fulton St SE, Unit 2

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Flats at Malcolm Yards

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3128 E 25th St, Unit 3rd floor

Minnehaha 94

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The Station at Malcolm Yards

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926 Fulton St SE, Unit 1

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Cooper, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cooper?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Studio Apartments | $1,238 | $640 | $1,808 |
| Cooper 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $789 | $2,567 |
| Cooper 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $580 | $5,740 |
| Cooper 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $739 | $3,668 |
| Cooper 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $649 | $5,016 |
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There are currently 228 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cooper Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Cooper Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cooper area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. Charles Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Cooper apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| The Miro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Bridgewater Crossings | BWC Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Seven Corners | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Mansard Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $931 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | 3608 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Groveland Terrace | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooper, MN
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cooper area is the $0.52 price per square foot G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $776. The second greatest value Cooper apartment is the 4B/2B Model at Marshall at Finn starting at $750 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cooper apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Factory Lofts | G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $0.52 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| University Village | Large 2B2B - Private | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Park Crossing Apartments | 2 bedroom apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Stadium Village Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Riverside Homes | Silver Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Corner 29 Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Accolade Minneapolis | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Pavilion on Berry Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Hiawatha Haven | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cooper Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cooper?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cooper is under $942.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cooper?
The cheapest apartment in Cooper is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Cooper costs $3,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cooper?
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 181 regular apartments in Cooper 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 Cooper?
Cheap apartments in Cooper have an average cost of $805 which is $2,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cooper.
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