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

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2514 Girard Ave S
$595 - $975
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2514 Girard Ave S

2514 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Knox and Lagoon Apartments
$895 - $1,450
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$895 - $1,450

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$895 - $1,450
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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

2901 Knox Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Villas I
$899 - $1,250
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$899 - $1,250

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$899 - $1,250
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Colfax Villas I

3611 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Ellis and Louise Apartments
$900 - $1,330
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$900 - $1,330

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$900 - $1,330
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Ellis and Louise Apartments

3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Flats at Emerson
$910
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$900
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$910
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Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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AVID Uptown
$922 - $1,112
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$855 - $1,045
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$67

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$922 - $1,112
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AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Bryant Manor
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$957 - $1,407
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$945 - $1,395
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Bryant Manor

3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 3101 Dupont Ave S

$975

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$975

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$975

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3101 Dupont Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 3300 Grand Ave S

$995

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$995

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$995

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3300 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
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Girard Apartments
$1,010
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$995
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Girard Apartments

3253 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Uptown Square Apartments
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$1,049 - $1,319
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$1,049 - $1,319

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Uptown Square Apartments

2908 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Manor
$1,060 - $1,160
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$1,045 - $1,145
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Colfax Manor

3401 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Portage Apartments
$1,065 - $1,250
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$1,065 - $1,250

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Portage Apartments

3146 W Bde Maka Ska BlvdMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Park Place Apartments
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$1,068 - $1,093
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$1,050 - $1,075
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$18

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$1,068 - $1,093
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Park Place Apartments

3845 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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3508 Colfax Ave S
$1,095 - $1,170
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$940 - $1,015
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3508 Colfax Ave S

3508 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 2747 DuPont Ave S

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

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2747 DuPont Ave S, Unit 201

2747 DuPont Ave S
MinneapolisMN55408
property at 2616 Harriet Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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2616 Harriet Ave, Unit 215

2616 Harriet Ave
MinneapolisMN55408

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property at 3224 Hennepin Ave

$1,145 - $1,295

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$1,145 - $1,295

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$1,145 - $1,295

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3224 Hennepin Ave

MinneapolisMN55408
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3700 Lyndale
$1,150
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$1,150

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$1,150
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3700 Lyndale

3700-3708 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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2800 Girard Apartments
$1,173
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$1,165
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2800 Girard Apartments

2800 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 3523 Hennepin Ave S

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

3523 Hennepin Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 3525 Hennepin Ave S

$1,195 - $2,195

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$1,195

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Available Jul 6

3525 Hennepin Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
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3204 Bryant Ave S, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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3204 Bryant Ave S, Unit 1

3204 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Lake Street Dwelling
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$1,209 - $1,734
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$1,205 - $1,730
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Lake Street Dwelling

410-510 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Inspire
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$1,223 - $3,883
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$1,215 - $3,875
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Inspire

2837 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Mission Lofts
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$1,252 - $1,890
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$1,192 - $1,830
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Mission Lofts

1219 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Buzza Lofts of Uptown
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$1,263 - $1,753
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$1,263 - $1,753

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$1,263 - $1,753
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Buzza Lofts of Uptown

1006 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Isles West
$1,270 - $1,505
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$1,190 - $1,425
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$80

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$1,270 - $1,505
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Isles West

1115-1125 W 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 2718 Grand Ave S

$1,275 - $2,195

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$1,275 - $2,195

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2718 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
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Revel
$1,289 - $2,050
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$1,289 - $2,050

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$1,289 - $2,050
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Revel

1300 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Cheapest Available Ecco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ecco area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at COLFAX VILLAS priced from $799. 3033 Grand Avenue S. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $828. Here are the most affordable Ecco apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
COLFAX VILLASStudioStudio,1BA$799
3033 Grand Avenue S.3033 Grand Ave S - StudioStudio,1BA$828
Colfax Villas IStudioStudio,1BA$899
Garfield Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
2641 Garfield Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$965
DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
AVID UptownOriginal Harriet 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,012
Emerson ApartmentsEmerson - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ecco, MN

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ecco area is the $1.63 price per square foot The Porchside Model at The Lyndale - Uptown in the in the Whittier neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Ecco apartment is the 2 BR, 1 BA Model at Dean Terrace Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ecco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lyndale - UptownThe Porchside2BR,1BA$1.63
Dean Terrace Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.61
3305 Bryant Ave S. (Uptown)22BR,1BA$1.53
Grand Vista Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Dupont Ave Apartments | 3040Dupont 3040 - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Uptown EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Uptown Square Apartments1 Bed 1st Floor Open Kitchen Large1BR,1BA$1.64
DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
AVID UptownOriginal Harriet 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Ecco, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #58

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ecco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ecco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ecco is at COLFAX VILLAS listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ecco Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ecco Apartment is $949 at Colfax Villas I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ecco Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ecco is starting from $1,182 at Emerson Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ecco Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ecco Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mount Royal Apartments and starts from $1,655.

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