
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eliot Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $700 (85 Rentals)
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Axon Green

3701 Lake St

Lake West on France

Overlook on 100

Volo at Texa Tonka

Be @ Axon Green

2932 Drew Ave S

Park Point Apartments II

Creek View Apartment Homes 8817 w 35th st.
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Aquila Flats

1328 Idaho Ave S

Greenway Commons

Westwood Apartments

3128 Salem Ave

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Uptown West Apartments

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Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park

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Minikahda Court Apartments

Lou Park

Westwood Gardens

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Joppa Lane

Park Glen Apartments

8300 W 31st St

Knollwood Estates
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The Quentin

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Eliot, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eliot?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $925 | $2,211 |
| Eliot 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $955 | $2,807 |
| Eliot 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,195 | $4,283 |
| Eliot 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $2,265 | $4,391 |
| Eliot 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $2,209 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eliot Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Eliot Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eliot area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Brittany Apartments priced from $925. Uptown West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $946. Here are the most affordable Eliot apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Uptown West Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $946 |
| Huntington Ave Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Colonial Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Pearl | Studio,1BA | $1,051 |
| The Edge of Uptown | Studio 01A | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Minikahda Court Apartments | The Isles | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
| 3701 Lake St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eliot, MN
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eliot area is the $1.30 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Park Embassy in the in the West Calhoun neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Eliot apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Villa Capri starting at $1,725 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the West Calhoun neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eliot apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Embassy | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Villa Capri | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Westlake Estate Apartments | 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | Two Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Laurel West End | Laurel West | One Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Knollwood Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Copper Stone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Tamarind | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 3701 Lake St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 5747 Glenwood Ave | 5747 Glenwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Minnesota including Eliot, Minneapolis, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eliot Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eliot?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eliot is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eliot?
The cheapest apartment in Eliot is Huntington Ave Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Eliot costs $2,741.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eliot?
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 30 regular apartments in Eliot 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 Eliot?
Cheap apartments in Eliot have an average cost of $139 which is $2,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eliot.
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