Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (81 Rentals)

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Chelsea Park
$1,150 - $1,545
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$1,150 - $1,545
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31

Chelsea Park

4200 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Robin Court
$1,295 - $1,695
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$1,295 - $1,695
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Robin Court

4400 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

7225 Valley Pl

MinneapolisMN55427

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Krystal Kourts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Krystal Kourts

5930-5950 W Broadway AveMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Winnetka Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winnetka Manor Apartments

4511-4521 Winnetka Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Pheasant Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Park Apartments

5625 Boone Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Calibre Chase
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Calibre Chase

6315 55th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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3927 W Broadway Ave
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3927 W Broadway Ave

3927 W Broadway AveMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Twin Lake North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Lake North

4500-4590 58th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55429

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Wangstad Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wangstad Commons

6101 Brooklyn Blvd NMinneapolis, MN 55429
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Pleasant Properties
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Properties

4471-4661 Independence Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Cedarwood Apartments
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Cedarwood Apartments

5450 Douglas Dr NMinneapolis, MN 55429
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Copperfield Hill two
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Copperfield Hill two

4020 Lakeland Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Sumter Green Apartments
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$1,261 - $1,646
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$1,200 - $1,585
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Sumter Green Apartments

3016 Sumter Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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Royal Oaks Apartments
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$1,270 - $1,790
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Royal Oaks Apartments

8015 36th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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Forest, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Kings Manor Apartments priced from $975. Regent Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kings Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Regent Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
6017 Bass Lake RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Robinwood Apartments1-BR1BR,1BA$1,029
Oria Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Plymouth Commons1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,100
Pheasant Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Chardon Court Apartments 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Northumberland ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Four Seasons Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, MN

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Tradewinds Apartments in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Pheasant Park Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tradewinds Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Pheasant Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Bass Lake Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Robin CourtEdgewater2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Four Seasons Villa1BD1BR,1BA$1.37
Four Seasons Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Plymouth Commons1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
Northumberland ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Robinwood Apartments1-BR1BR,1BA$1.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,164.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Forest is Robinwood Apartments which is listed at $1,029, while the average apartment in Forest costs $2,707.

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 36 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 $306 which is $2,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest.

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