Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (54 Rentals)

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Oria Lakeview Apartments
$1,069 - $1,354
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$1,029 - $1,314
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$1,069 - $1,354
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Oria Lakeview Apartments

3601 47th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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The Birchway Apartments
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$1,212 - $1,712
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$1,170 - $1,670
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$42

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$1,212 - $1,712
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The Birchway Apartments

5716 Winnetka Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Robin Court
$1,325 - $1,695
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$1,325 - $1,695

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$1,325 - $1,695
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Robin Court

4400 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Calibre Chase
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Calibre Chase

6315 55th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Chelsea Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Park

4200 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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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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Broadway Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Village Apartments

6046 W Broadway AveMinneapolis, MN 55428
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3927 W Broadway Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3927 W Broadway Ave

3927 W Broadway AveMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Wangstad Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wangstad Commons

6101 Brooklyn Blvd NMinneapolis, MN 55429
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Chardon Court Apartments
$1,095
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$995
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$1,095
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Chardon Court Apartments

5700 Boone Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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Beach South at the Lake
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$1,154 - $4,684
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$1,150 - $4,680
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$1,154 - $4,684
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Beach South at the Lake

4199 46th Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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Royal Oaks Apartments
$1,189 - $1,794
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$1,180 - $1,785
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$1,189 - $1,794
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Royal Oaks Apartments

8015 36th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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Sumter Green Apartments
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$1,272 - $1,547
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$1,225 - $1,500
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$1,272 - $1,547
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Sumter Green Apartments

3016 Sumter Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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WaterWalk Plymouth
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$1,399 - $2,399
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$1,149 - $2,149
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$250

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$1,399 - $2,399
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WaterWalk Plymouth

10000 59th Ave NPlymouth, MN 55442
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Hidden Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek

7104 36th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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Broadway West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway West Apartments

3711 W Broadway AveRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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5324-5340 Hanson Ct NCrystal, MN 55429
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Crystal Lake Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Lake Estates

3340-3350 Drew Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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Emerald Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Pointe

7611 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 1 Bed unit found at New Hope Garden and Village priced from $925. Bass Lake Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Hope Garden and VillageA11BR,1BA$925
Bass Lake Crossing1bed1BR,1BA$999
Kings Manor1bed1BR,1BA$999
Tradewinds Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,010
Robinwood Apartments1-BR1BR,1BA$1,029
Chelsea ParkRobin1BR,1BA$1,035
Oria Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,069
Manor RoyalA3h1BR,1BA$1,095
Chardon Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Wingate Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, MN

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.23 price per square foot 5853 Winnetka Ave N Model at 5853 Winnetka Ave N, Unit 5853 Winnetka Ave N in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 2bed Model at Bass Lake Crossing starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Becker 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.
5853 Winnetka Ave N, Unit 5853 Winnetka Ave N5853 Winnetka Ave N4BR,2BA$1.23
Bass Lake Crossing2bed2BR,1BA$1.04
Tradewinds Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Pheasant Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Twin Lakes Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Douglas Drive TerraceTwo Bedroom Gold2BR,1BA$1.29
Kings Manor1bed1BR,1BA$1.14
Chelsea ParkRobin1BR,1BA$1.22
Wingate Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
New Hope Garden and VillageA11BR,1BA$1.48

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #124

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

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4.0
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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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Forest is New Hope Garden and Village which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Forest costs $2,872.

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 15 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 $103 which is $2,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.