Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (82 Rentals)

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Chelsea Park
$1,215 - $1,620
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Chelsea Park

4200 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Robin Court
$1,285 - $1,700
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$1,285 - $1,700

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Robin Court

4400 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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property at 7225 Valley Pl

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 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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Calibre Chase
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Calibre Chase

6315 55th Ave NMinneapolis, 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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Pheasant Park Apartments
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Pheasant Park Apartments

5625 Boone Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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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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Cedarwood Apartments
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Cedarwood Apartments

5450 Douglas Dr NMinneapolis, MN 55429
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Copperfield Hill two
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copperfield Hill two

4020 Lakeland Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Lincoln Manor
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

7319-7329 62nd Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Copperfield Hill One
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Copperfield Hill One

4200 40th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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property at 3209 Chowen Ave N

$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

3209 Chowen Ave N

MinneapolisMN55422

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ReNew Meadow Lake
$1,129 - $1,839
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$1,129 - $1,839

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

ReNew Meadow Lake

5615 Xylon Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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Forest - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!

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Sumter Green Apartments
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$1,247 - $1,557
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Sumter Green Apartments

3016 Sumter Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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Plymouth Pointe
$1,266 - $1,831
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$1,255 - $1,820
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Plymouth Pointe

9600-9630 37th Pl NPlymouth, MN 55441
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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 Cambridge Court Apartments priced from $915. Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100 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
Cambridge Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100StudioStudio,1BA$995
36th Ave Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
6017 Bass Lake RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Robinwood Apartments1-BR1BR,1BA$1,029
Oria Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Lancaster Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,149
Chardon Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Valley Place ApartmentsCavanagh1BR,1BA$1,165
Bass Lake Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, MN

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.21 price per square foot b1-3s Model at Manor Royal Apartments in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 2x1 B Model at Plymouth Commons starting at $1,250 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Forest 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.
Manor Royal Apartmentsb1-3s2BR,2BA$1.21
Plymouth Commons2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.21
Bass Lake Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Robin CourtEdgewater2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Four Seasons Villa1BD1BR,1BA$1.37
Cambridge Court Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Douglas Drive TerraceTwo Bedroom Silver2BR,1BA$1.51
Northumberland ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
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 $1,167.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Forest is Cambridge Court Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Forest costs $2,575.

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 7 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 $139 which is $2,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest.

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