
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Snelling Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $700 (68 Rentals)
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The Shale

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Norfolk Place Apartments

Harken

1585 W Highland Pkwy

705 Snelling Ave S, Unit B2

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YG Flats

The Wellington Senior Living 55+

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Highland Village Apartments

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Graham Place Senior Living

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740 River Drive

2179 Stewart Ave

2276 7th St W

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The Collection at Highland Bridge

2180 State Hwy 13, Unit 2160

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1936 Ford Parkway

2025 Montreal

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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 | $1,311 | $971 | $2,392 |
| Fort Snelling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $850 | $3,383 |
| Fort Snelling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,275 | $4,450 |
| Fort Snelling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,615 | $3,243 |
| Fort Snelling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,016 | $5,016 | $5,016 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 68 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 1936 Ford Parkway priced from $949. Treehouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $971. Here are the most affordable Fort Snelling apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Ford Parkway | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Treehouse | Imagination - Studio | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| Ford Parkway Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Sander Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Highland Towers Apartments | 1 bdrm 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| West 7th Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| St. Paul Avenue Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Norfolk Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
| Harken | The Aria | 1BR, | $1,098 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Snelling, MN
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Snelling area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Irvine Model at Graham Place Senior Living in the in the Highland neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Fort Snelling apartment is the One Bedroom - 1IV Model at Upper Post Flats starting at $1,373 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Morris Park 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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| Graham Place Senior Living | The Irvine | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Upper Post Flats | One Bedroom - 1IV | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Sander Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| West 7th Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| St. Paul Avenue Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Ford Parkway Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Highland Towers Apartments | Updated 1 bdrm 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Harken | The Aria | 1BR, | $1.81 |
| Norfolk Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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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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 $1,098.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Snelling?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Snelling is Ford Parkway Apartments which is listed at $975, 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 3 regular apartments in Fort Snelling 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 Fort Snelling?
Cheap apartments in Fort Snelling have an average cost of $152 which is $4,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Snelling.
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