
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (138 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elmwood area of Minneapolis.


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Portage Apartments

Chowen Plaza Apartments

Axon Green

3200 Virginia Ave S

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3701 West Lake St.

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5813 W 25 1/2 St, Unit Lower Level

Allegro

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2920 Dean Parkway Apartments

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Lake West on France
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Overlook on 100

3004 Ottawa Ave S

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Fulton Terrace

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Marbella on Dean

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4336 York Ave S, Unit 3

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Be @ Axon Green

Foundry Lake Street

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Lake Harriet Commons

3600 Pennsylvania Ave S

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The Gateway at West Lake Quarter
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8724 Minnetonka Blvd

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Volo at Texa Tonka

8724 Minnetonka Blvd

Linden Flats

2932 Drew Ave S

Linden Hills | 2715

Park Point Apartments II

4351 Drew Ave

Creek View

Cove at Linden Hills
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Aquila Flats

Prox31

3150 Excelsior Blvd

2700 W 44th St

Arbor Court

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Greenway Commons

3815 Glendale Ter

3128 Salem Ave

The Mezz at West Lake Quarter
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2817 Xerxes Ave S

2905 & 2915 Dean Parkway

2806 Xerxes Ave S

METRIC Apartments

Lake Harriet Condos

4236 Upton Ave S

Brittany Apartments

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Uptown West

6412 Mendelssohn Ln

Lynn Plaza Apartments
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Elmwood, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,407 | $925 | $1,998 |
| Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $895 | $5,670 |
| Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $1,700 | $4,920 |
| Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,032 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmwood Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Brittany Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Uptown West | Uptown West - Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $942 |
| Q2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lynn Plaza Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| 3551-3559 Huntington Ave S. | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Ramsgate | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Portage Apartments | One Bedroom A Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 4351 Drew Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2912 France Ave S | 2912 France Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Edina Highland Villa | Apollo | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Westlake Estate Apartments | 2BD 1.5 BA - 3rd Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Lake West on France | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Extra Large Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Park Villa Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Ramsgate | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Q2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElmwood, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #41
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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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