
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (66 Rentals)
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Diamond Lake

Bossen Park Apartments

Wexford Commons Apartments

Karmel Apartments

4225 Bloomington Ave

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Garden Apartments

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5544/5301 Chicago Ave S

Nicollet Manor

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Diamond Pointe Apartments
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Sanctuary Lofts

ReNew Minnehaha

Hiawatha Flats

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Oaks Station Place

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14 W 47th St, Unit #4

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Creek Terrace

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City Limits Apartments

5749 33rd Ave S

4652 Chicago Ave

The Pearl Apartments
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4919 S 34th Ave

4436 Grand Ave S

7311 Aldrich Ave S

5745 Pillsbury Ave

4844 Chicago

5430 S 34th Ave

4422 Nicollet Ave

5600 Nicollet Avenue South

Casablanca

5301 Chicago Avenue South
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4532 Bryant Ave S

4840 Chicago

4900 Chicago

InHabit Apartments

4233 Nicollet Ave S

Rustic Lodge

The Aubrey

4610 Bryant Ave S

Windom Gables

2804 E 44th St
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Fuller Park Flats

NIC 44

5552 1st Ave S

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Richlyn

Lyndale Gardens

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Riley

South Pleasant Apartments

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Woodlake Park

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Portland Terrace

Rya Apartments
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Diamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $850 | $1,699 |
| Diamond Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $650 | $1,934 |
| Diamond Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,125 | $2,579 |
| Diamond Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,615 | $2,660 |
| Diamond Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,936 | $2,936 | $2,936 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Diamond Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Diamond Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Diamond Lake priced from $850. Bossen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Diamond Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake | East - Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Bossen Park Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Wexford Commons Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1001/15 East 66th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Richlyn | Unit 22 - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 4225 Bloomington Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Nicollet Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Sanctuary Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| South Pleasant Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Lake, MN
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diamond Lake area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Nicollet Manor in the in the Armatage neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Diamond Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Diamond Pointe Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Armatage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Manor | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Diamond Pointe Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Creek Terrace | Creek - 2BR - Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| City Limits Apartments | Nokomis | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| ReNew Minnehaha | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| South Pleasant Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Woodlake Park | Lynwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 4225 Bloomington Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Bossen Park Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Lake is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Diamond Lake is Bossen Park Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Diamond Lake costs $2,936.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Lake?
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 9 regular apartments in Diamond Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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