
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Snelling Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (71 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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Sanctuary Lofts

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MN46 Apartments

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Oaks Minnehaha Longfellow

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The Shale

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Highland Towers Apartments

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Harken

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YG Flats

The Wellington Senior Living 55+

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Highland on the Park

Graham Place Senior Living

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859 St Paul Ave, Unit 9

859 St Paul Ave, Unit 9

Highland Village Apartments

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740 River Drive

2276 7th St W

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The Collection at Highland Bridge

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The Finn Apartments

2179 Stewart Ave

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The Albert

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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 | $1,328 | $971 | $2,347 |
| Fort Snelling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $626 | $2,700 |
| Fort Snelling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,275 | $4,918 |
| Fort Snelling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,615 | $3,243 |
| Fort Snelling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,016 | $5,016 | $5,016 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 71 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 1 Bed unit found at Treehouse priced from $626. Bossen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Fort Snelling apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treehouse | Exploration - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $626 |
| Bossen Park Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ford Parkway Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Garden Apartments | 1Bed/Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| West 7th Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Highland Towers Apartments | Updated 1 bdrm 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Norfolk Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
| Village Apts (1929) | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Harken | The Aria | 1BR, | $1,098 |
| YG Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Snelling, MN
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Snelling area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 BR Model at West 7th Apartments in the in the Highland neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Fort Snelling apartment is the The Groveland Model at Graham Place Senior Living starting at $1,195 with a $1.56 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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| West 7th Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Graham Place Senior Living | The Groveland | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Marjon Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Village Apts (1929) | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Ford Parkway Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Bossen Park Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 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
Ranked #104
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet 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 $1,100.
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 4 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 $143 which is $4,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Snelling.
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