Cheap Homes for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $400 (69 Rentals)

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property at 1209 8th St SE

$425 - $500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1209 8th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 1100 15th Ave SE

$625 - $660

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$625 - $660

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$625 - $660

1 To 6 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

1100 15th Ave SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 3706 N Penn Ave

$700 - $2,400

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$700

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$700

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3706 N Penn Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 4425 York Ave N

$725 - $1,200

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$725 - $1,200

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$725 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4425 York Ave N

MinneapolisMN55422
property at 709 7th St SE

$775

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$775

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$775

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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709 7th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414

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property at 2184 7th St W

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2184 7th St W

St. PaulMN55116
property at 2218 Nicollet Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2218 Nicollet Ave

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 2933 36th Ave S

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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2933 36th Ave S

MinneapolisMN55406
property at 3434 Bloomington Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3434 Bloomington Ave

MinneapolisMN55407
property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105

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property at 2616 Harriet Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

2616 Harriet Ave, Unit 215

2616 Harriet Ave
MinneapolisMN55408
property at 4200 Lake Breeze Ave N

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4200 Lake Breeze Ave N

Brooklyn CenterMN55429
property at 5980 Anna Ave NE

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

5980 Anna Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55432
property at 2050-2056 W Bayard Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2050-2056 W Bayard Ave

St. PaulMN55116
property at 3200 Minnehaha Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3200 Minnehaha Ave

MinneapolisMN55406

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property at 3142 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3142 W Bde Maka Ska Blvd

MinneapolisMN55416
property at 427 6th St SE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

427 6th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 2600 University Ave SE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 18

2600 University Ave SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 431 S 7th St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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431 S 7th St

MinneapolisMN55415
property at 5430 S 34th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5430 S 34th Ave

MinneapolisMN55417
property at 5911 Oxford St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5911 Oxford St

St. Louis ParkMN55416
property at 2800 Hamline Ave N

$1,200 - $1,650

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2800 Hamline Ave N

RosevilleMN55113
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

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property at 2716 Grand Ave S

$1,265 - $1,835

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$1,265 - $1,835

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$1,265 - $1,835

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Available Aug 19

2716 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 7336 72nd Ln N

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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7336 72nd Ln N

Brooklyn ParkMN55428
property at 2202 Hennepin Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2202 Hennepin Ave

MinneapolisMN55405
property at 2720 Rosalyn Ct

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2720 Rosalyn Ct

New HopeMN55427
property at 1690 Highway 36 W

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1690 Highway 36 W

St. PaulMN55113
property at 925 30th Ave S

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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925 30th Ave S

MinneapolisMN55406
property at 1293 Northdale Blvd NW

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1293 Northdale Blvd NW, Unit 1293

1293 Northdale Blvd NW
MinneapolisMN55448

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Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Minneapolis, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Minneapolis, MN area range in price from $425 to $17,000 with an overall median price of $3,644. The three Minneapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thompson Oaks at $1,195, Corcoran at $1,195, and Manitou Village at $1,325. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Minneapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Thompson Oaks$1,400$1,1952
Corcoran$1,595$1,1952
Manitou Village$1,800$1,3251
Bald Eagle$1,800$1,3251
Downtown White Bear Lake$1,800$1,3251
River Hills$1,900$1,9001
Heart of the City$1,950$1,3002
Stevens Square$1,995$1,6992
East Calhoun$2,150$1,6951
Seward$2,172$1,2992

Cheapest Available Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Minneapolis, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Bottineau Commons and Lofts in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $280. Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Minneapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bottineau Commons and Lofts2BR-D-MARI2BR,1BA$280
RadiusC43BR,2BA$599
Cretin CourtStudioStudio,1BA$635
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Iris Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$720
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Remington ApartmentsStudio September Move InStudio,1BA$745
Lilium Apartments and Centennial Place900 Centennial Place StudioStudio,1BA$750
Copenhagen Enterprises1815 First Ave StudioStudio,1BA$750
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Minneapolis area is the $0.69 price per square foot 1023 James Ave N Model at 1023 James Ave N, Unit 1023 in the in the Greater Near North neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Minneapolis apartment is the G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts starting at $776 with a $0.52 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.
1023 James Ave N, Unit 10231023 James Ave N2BR,1BA$0.69
Factory LoftsG2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$0.52
Grand & Finn IINow leasing for 2026-27 School Year!!4BR,2BA$0.64
Marshall at Finn4B/2B4BR,2BA$0.58
University VillageLarge 2B2B - Private2BR,2BA$0.88
The Bridges DinkytownB102BR,2BA$0.79
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double2BR,2BA$0.47
Bierman PlaceThe Quad - By-the-bed4BR,2BA$0.53
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
RadiusC23BR,2BA$0.86

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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 5034 Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN with pricing that ranges from $280 to $19,586. There are also 537 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Minneapolis ranging from $425 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 $425 to $13,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,776.

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 $11,439, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $5,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,624 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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