
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Forest area of Minneapolis.


Robinwood Apartments

Granite Creek

Oria Lakeview Apartments

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Chelsea Park

Northumberland Apartments

Kings Manor Apartments

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The Birchway Apartments

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Robin Court
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Bass Lake Crossing

Plymouth Commons

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Tradewinds Apartments

Chardon Court Apartments

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Beach South at the Lake

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Four Seasons Villa

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ReNew Meadow Lake

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Park Place off Broadway

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Sumter Green Apartments

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Plymouth Pointe

Broadway Court Senior Apartments

Douglas Drive Terrace

Ironwood
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Morada Apartments

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WaterWalk Plymouth
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Forest, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Studio Apartments | $1,271 | $850 | $1,570 |
| Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $999 | $2,095 |
| Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,190 | $2,995 |
| Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $1,670 | $3,195 |
| Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $2,339 | $2,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Bass Lake Crossing priced from $850. Plymouth Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Plymouth Commons | studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Regent Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Chardon Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Wingate Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Oria Lakeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Beach South at the Lake | Nook | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, MN
As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom - C Model at The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Pheasant Park Apartments starting at $1,885 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - C | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Pheasant Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| ReNew Meadow Lake | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Four Seasons Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Chelsea Park | Robin | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Wingate Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest is under $1,119.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Forest is Bass Lake Crossing which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Forest costs $2,906.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest?
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 29 regular apartments in Forest 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 Forest?
Cheap apartments in Forest have an average cost of $164 which is $2,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest.
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