
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Snelling Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (74 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fort Snelling area of Minneapolis.


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Garden Apartments

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Oaks Hiawatha Station

Sanctuary Lofts

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Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Snelling?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Snelling Studio Apartments | $1,318 | $971 | $2,276 |
| Fort Snelling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $626 | $2,700 |
| Fort Snelling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,294 | $4,400 |
| Fort Snelling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,750 | $3,243 |
| Fort Snelling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,016 | $5,016 | $5,016 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Snelling Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Fort Snelling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Snelling area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at 1040 Cleveland Apartments priced from $940. Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Fort Snelling apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 Cleveland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| West 7th Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Ford View Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Marjon Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Harken | The Aria | 1BR, | $1,098 |
| YG Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Village Apts (1929) | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| The Communities of River Crossing | The Snelling - Income Restrictions Apply (50% U... | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| South Highland | Kennedy | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Snelling, MN
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Snelling area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Sanctuary Lofts in the in the Northrup neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Fort Snelling apartment is the 2 BR Model at West 7th Apartments starting at $1,015 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Snelling apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Sanctuary Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| West 7th Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Adeline Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Norfolk Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Ford View Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| South Highland | Kennedy | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Marjon Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Village Apts (1929) | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Treehouse | Exploration - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFort Snelling, Minneapolis, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Snelling Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Snelling?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Snelling is under $1,163.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Snelling?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Snelling is Treehouse which is listed at $626, while the average apartment in Fort Snelling costs $5,016.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Snelling?
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 9 regular apartments in Fort Snelling that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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