Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (138 Rentals)

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6216 W 34th St, Unit 1
$895
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$895

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6216 W 34th St, Unit 1

6216 W 34th StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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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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property at 3200 Virginia Ave S

$1,190

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$1,190

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$1,190

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3200 Virginia Ave S

MinneapolisMN55426
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3701 West Lake St.
$1,199
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$1,199

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$1,199
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3701 West Lake St.

3701 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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5813 W 25 1/2 St, Unit Lower Level
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

5813 W 25 1/2 St, Unit Lower Level

5813 W 25 1/2 StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Lake West on France
$1,260 - $1,660
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$1,195 - $1,595
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$65

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$1,260 - $1,660
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Lake West on France

3028 Ewing Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Overlook on 100
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$1,299 - $1,550
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$1,299 - $1,550

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$1,299 - $1,550
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Overlook on 100

2524 Highway 100 SMinneapolis, MN 55416
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property at 3004 Ottawa Ave S

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

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3004 Ottawa Ave S

MinneapolisMN55416
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Fulton Terrace
$1,305 - $1,425
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$1,225 - $1,345
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$80

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$1,305 - $1,425
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Fulton Terrace

2915 W 50th StMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Marbella on Dean
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$1,373 - $3,753
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$1,365 - $3,745
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Marbella on Dean

3036 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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4336 York Ave S, Unit 3
$1,400
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$1,400

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$1,400
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4336 York Ave S, Unit 3

4336 York Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Be @ Axon Green
$1,414 - $4,529
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$1,410 - $4,525
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$1,414 - $4,529
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Be @ Axon Green

3144 Chowen Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Lake Harriet Commons
$1,461
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$1,439
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$22

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$1,461
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Lake Harriet Commons

4416 S Chowen AveMinneapolis, MN 55410
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property at 3600 Pennsylvania Ave S

$1,450 - $1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3600 Pennsylvania Ave S

MinneapolisMN55426

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property at 8724 Minnetonka Blvd

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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8724 Minnetonka Blvd

MinneapolisMN55426
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Volo at Texa Tonka
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$1,555 - $2,967
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$1,490 - $2,902
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Volo at Texa Tonka

7920 Minnetonka blvdMinneapolis, MN 55426
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property at 8724 Minnetonka Blvd

$1,585

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$1,585

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8724 Minnetonka Blvd

MinneapolisMN55426
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2932 Drew Ave S
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2932 Drew Ave S

2932 Drew Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Linden Hills | 2715
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Linden Hills | 2715

2715 43rd St WMinneapolis, MN 55410
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4351 Drew Ave
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4351 Drew Ave

4351 Drew Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Creek View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creek View

8817 W 35th StMinneapolis, MN 55426
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Cove at Linden Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cove at Linden Hills

4261 Sheridan Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Aquila Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aquila Flats

8216 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55426
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Prox31
Studio Apartments

Prox31

3823 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55416
property at 3150 Excelsior Blvd

$1,300 - $2,150

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$1,300

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$1,300

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3150 Excelsior Blvd

MinneapolisMN55416
property at 2700 W 44th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2700 W 44th St

MinneapolisMN55410
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Arbor Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Court

3755 S Wooddale AveMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Westwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

3720 W 32nd StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Greenway Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenway Commons

3811 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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3815 Glendale Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

3815 Glendale Ter

3815 Glendale TerMinneapolis, MN 55410
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3128 Salem Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

3128 Salem Ave

3128 Salem AveMinneapolis, MN 55416

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2817 Xerxes Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2817 Xerxes Ave S

2817 Xerxes Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55416
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2806 Xerxes Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2806 Xerxes Ave S

2806 Xerxes Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55416
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METRIC Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

METRIC Apartments

3820 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55416
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Lake Harriet Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Harriet Condos

2700 W 44th StMinneapolis, MN 55410
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property at 4236 Upton Ave S

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

4236 Upton Ave S

MinneapolisMN55410
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Uptown West
$942 - $1,072
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$925 - $1,055
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Uptown West

3150 Raleigh AveSt. Louis Park, MN 55416
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Elmwood, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Brittany Apartments priced from $925. Uptown West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Uptown WestUptown West - Studio (A)Studio,1BA$942
Q21 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Lynn Plaza ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,000
Hiawatha Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,008
3551-3559 Huntington Ave S.1-BR1BR,1BA$1,049
RamsgateOxford1BR,1BA$1,075
Portage ApartmentsOne Bedroom A Lower1BR,1BA$1,075
Aquila Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
4351 Drew Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, MN

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2912 France Ave S Model at 2912 France Ave S in the in the West Calhoun neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the Apollo Model at Edina Highland Villa starting at $1,650 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2912 France Ave S2912 France Ave S2BR,1BA$1.44
Edina Highland VillaApollo2BR,2BA$1.48
Westlake Estate Apartments2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Lake West on France2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Park EmbassyOne Bedroom Extra Large Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.42
Aquila Flats2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Park Villa Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.52
RamsgateOxford1BR,1BA$1.43
Hiawatha Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Q21 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Elmwood, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #41

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Minneapolis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Q2 which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $8,543.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?

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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood?

Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $133 which is $8,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.

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