
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cooper Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (167 Rentals)
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Wadaag Commons

Blue Goose Cooperative

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22 on the River

Stadium Village Apartments

912 22nd Ave

Seven Corners

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Studios at 7 Corners

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Mansard Apartments

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Longfellow Place
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The Miro

2416 17th Ave S

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Cedars 94

East River Terrace

3729 Snelling Ave

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Oaks Hiawatha Station

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Everlake Apartments

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3200 Minnehaha Ave

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2603 S 7th St, Unit 1
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Station 38 Apartments

MOD42 Apartments

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Flats at Malcolm Yards

East River Plaza

B-Side

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3530 18th Avenue

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River Gates Apartments

Oaks Station Place

Southsider

Dakar on Lake
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3105 16th Ave S, Unit Three

Wakpada Apartments

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Riverside Flats

The Argo

Olive Apartments

The Bessemer at Seward Commons

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3052 Minnehaha Ave, Unit #4

924 21st Ave S

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Corner 29 Apartments

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The Louis

Huron Estates

Riverside Plaza

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Tairrie House

2723 Cedar Ave South

904-912
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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 | $1,243 | $640 | $1,712 |
| Cooper 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $789 | $2,567 |
| Cooper 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $580 | $6,506 |
| Cooper 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $729 | $3,243 |
| Cooper 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $639 | $5,016 |
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There are currently 167 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 Studio unit found at Bridgewater Crossings priced from $750. Cretin Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Cooper apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Crossings | BWC -2111 Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Wadaag Commons | 2 BR Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $796 |
| Blue Goose Cooperative | The Painted Bunting | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Stadium Village Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| 904-912 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 912 22nd Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 912 22nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $903 |
| Solhaus Apartments & Tower | Calhoun | 2BR,2BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooper, MN
As of February 26, 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 Two Bedroom - 1759 Model at Grand Place Apartments | 1788 starting at $1,481 with a $1.24 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Lofts | G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $0.52 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1788 | Two Bedroom - 1759 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Park Crossing Apartments | 2 bedroom apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 3105 16th Ave S, Unit Unit Three | 3105 16th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Mount Curve Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1776 St. Clair Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 2603 S 7th St, Unit 1 | 2603 S 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 904-912 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Pavilion on Berry Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 912 22nd Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 912 22nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCooper, Minneapolis, MN
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $915.
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 $3,700.
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 172 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 $711 which is $2,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cooper.
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