Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $900 (35 Rentals)

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3815 Glendale Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

3815 Glendale Ter

3815 Glendale TerMinneapolis, MN 55410

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Parklawn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn Apartments

4251 Parklawn AveEdina, MN 55435
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Loon Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Loon Apartments

57 6th Ave SHopkins, MN 55343
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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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Forty Forty Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forty Forty Flats

4040 W 70th StEdina, MN 55435
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Edina Villa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Edina Villa Apartments

4200-4415 Parklawn AveEdina, MN 55435
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Highlands, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Forty Forty Flats priced from $1,120. 5th On Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forty Forty Flats1 Bedroom (50H)1BR,1BA$1,120
5th On MainStudio BStudio,1BA$1,300
Edina Highland VillaEdis1BR,1BA$1,305
Cedars of Edina ApartmentsGStudio,1BA$1,325
The TownlineSanibelStudio,1BA$1,344
Putnam Properties in Hopkins2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,345
Edina Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1 and half Bath2BR,1BA$1,390
The Views of MinnetonkaThe Bren1BR,1BA$1,395
The HallonBoyne (BLDG I)Studio,1BA$1,420
Excelsior & GrandStudiosStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, MN

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.90 price per square foot Penthouse II Model at Cornelia Place in the in the Armatage neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the One Bedroom Den Model at Excelsior & Grand starting at $2,395 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cornelia PlacePenthouse II2BR,2.3BA$1.90
Excelsior & GrandOne Bedroom Den1BR,2BA$1.97
Vernon Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom - B12BR,2BA$1.44
Oak Glen of Edina2x1.5 1100 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Putnam Properties in Hopkins2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Interlachen Court2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Edina Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1 and half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Edina Highland VillaEdis1BR,1BA$1.64
The Views of MinnetonkaThe Bren1BR,1BA$1.84
Forty Forty Flats1 Bedroom (50H)1BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #97

Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at 5th On Main listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $1,120 at Forty Forty Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands is starting from $1,345 at Putnam Properties in Hopkins.

What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Townline and starts from $2,976.

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