Cheap Homes for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $500 (137 Rentals)

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property at 1121 7th St SE

$500

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 13

1121 7th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 514 5th Ave SE

$635

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$635

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$635

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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514 5th Ave SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 2216 Pleasant Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2216 Pleasant Ave, Unit 204, Unit 204

2216 Pleasant Ave
MinneapolisMN55404
property at 761-763 Blair Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761-763 Blair Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 1601 N Innsbruck Dr

$995 - $1,750

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$995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1601 N Innsbruck Dr

FridleyMN55432
property at 1181 Edgcumbe Rd

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 5

1181 Edgcumbe Rd

St. PaulMN55105
property at 3040 Park Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3040 Park Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

3040 Park Ave
MinneapolisMN55407
property at 1088 Dayton Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1088 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 7500 11th Ave S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

7500 11th Ave S

MinneapolisMN55423
property at 2040 Como Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2040 Como Ave

St. PaulMN55108

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property at 2718 Grand Ave S

$1,195 - $1,895

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$1,195 - $1,895

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2718 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 3522 Harriet Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

3522 Harriet Ave

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 2720 Rosalyn Ct

$1,195 - $1,395

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2720 Rosalyn Ct

New HopeMN55427
property at 2616 Harriet Ave

$1,200 - $1,500

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2616 Harriet Ave

MinneapolisMN55408

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property at 2710 Rosalyn Ct

$1,235

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$1,235

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$1,235

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2710 Rosalyn Ct

MinneapolisMN55427
property at 2700 Rosalyn Ct

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

2700 Rosalyn Ct

MinneapolisMN55427
property at 3153 Old Hwy 8

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 28

3153 Old Hwy 8

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 304 Cedar Lake Rd S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

304 Cedar Lake Rd S, Unit 3, Unit 3

304 Cedar Lake Rd S
MinneapolisMN55405
property at 1709 N 26th Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1709 N 26th Ave

MinneapolisMN55411
property at 17 S 1st St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

17 S 1st St

MinneapolisMN55401

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property at 649 Old Hwy 8

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

649 Old Hwy 8

New BrightonMN55112
property at 4001-4003 N Bryant Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4001-4003 N Bryant Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 11 S 12th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 S 12th St

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 3438 Girard Ave S

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

3438 Girard Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 2601 Kenzie Ter

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

2601 Kenzie Ter, Unit #324, Unit #324

2601 Kenzie Ter
MinneapolisMN55418
property at 3016 Pleasant Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3016 Pleasant Ave

MinneapolisMN55408

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Minneapolis, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Minneapolis, MN area range in price from $469 to $15,685 with an overall median price of $3,185. The three Minneapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North End at $895, South of Maryland at $950, and Camden at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Minneapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North End$1,350$89559
South of Maryland$1,350$95030
Camden$1,400$9506
Crystal Green$1,420$1,02914
Douglas Drive North$1,480$99540
Bald Eagle$1,548$1,02027
Bryn-Mawr$1,579$98326
Windom Park$1,595$9607
Greater East Side$1,600$92841
North of Maryland$1,604$89577

Cheapest Available Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 3137 Aldrich in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood priced from $150. Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Minneapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3137 Aldrich1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 3137 Aldrich1BR,1BA$150
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated2BR,2BA$489
RadiusC53BR,2BA$495
Allianze Sr. Community1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$500
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shelby CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$624
Morrow ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$652
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
St. Anne's Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$655
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Minneapolis area is the $0.52 price per square foot G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $776. The second greatest value Minneapolis apartment is the 3X35A Model at The Marshall starting at $909 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Minneapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Factory LoftsG2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$0.52
The Marshall3X35A3BR,3.5BA$0.70
EvergreenEvergreen - 7212-...2BR,1BA$1.13
Little ModColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.83
The Arrow Apartments3.3S3BR,3BA$0.82
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double2BR,2BA$0.46
RadiusD14BR,2BA$0.54
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
814-8TH1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03

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A dream city for outdoorsy types who crave an urban experience...there's nothing like a day at the lakes or hitting up the Grand Rounds. Add amazing theater (like the Guthre) and restaurants and you have the perfect urban (but not too urban) lifestyle. The cost of living is going up but still pretty reasonable compared to most cities of a similar size and with similar cultural opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Minneapolis

What type of rentals are currently available in Minneapolis?

There are currently 4990 Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN with pricing that ranges from $469 to $15,685. There are also 501 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Minneapolis ranging from $500 to $13,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Minneapolis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Minneapolis ranges from $500 to $13,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,749.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Minneapolis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Minneapolis range from $739 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $635 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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