Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenwood Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (477 Rentals)

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2514 Girard Ave S
$595 - $975
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2514 Girard Ave S

2514 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Brentwood Apartments
$752 - $762
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$735 - $745
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$752 - $762
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Brentwood Apartments

117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Haverhill Apartments
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$782 - $837
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$765 - $820
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$782 - $837
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Haverhill Apartments

32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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property at 1820 1st Ave S

$800

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$800

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$800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

1820 1st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403

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Oak Grove Downtown
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$870 - $900
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$855 - $885
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Oak Grove Downtown

116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Knox and Lagoon Apartments
$895 - $1,450
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$895 - $1,450

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$895 - $1,450
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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

2901 Knox Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Villas I
$899 - $1,250
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$899 - $1,250

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Colfax Villas I

3611 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Flats at Emerson
$910
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$900
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$910
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Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Marcelle
$927 - $1,367
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$910 - $1,350
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$927 - $1,367
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Marcelle

2400 Harriet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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801 4th St SE, Unit Limelight
$950
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$950

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

801 4th St SE, Unit Limelight

801 4th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Colfax Terrace
$952 - $1,412
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$935 - $1,395
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Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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225 Place Apartments
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$953
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$949
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225 Place Apartments

225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Bryant Manor
$957 - $1,157
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$945 - $1,145
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Bryant Manor

3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Loring Grove Apartments
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$960 - $1,360
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$960 - $1,360

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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property at 3300 Grand Ave S

$995

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$995

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3300 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 2876 Humboldt Ave S

$999

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$999

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2876 Humboldt Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
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214 Place Apartments
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$1,003
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$999
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214 Place Apartments

214 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Kenwood, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenwood area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Shoreline Plaza priced from $653. Copenhagen Enterprises has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Kenwood apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Copenhagen Enterprises1706 Stevens Ave StudioStudio,1BA$750
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$752
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$772
Haverhill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$782
2417 Garfield Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$787
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
COLFAX VILLASStudioStudio,1BA$799
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
3325 Nicollet Avenue3325 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, MN

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenwood 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 Kenwood apartment is the 2bed 2bath with large deck Model at Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenwood 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
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
2828 Blaisdell Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment2828 Blaisdell Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Shelby Commons2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.36
Park EmbassyOne Bedroom Extra Large Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.42
1707 Glenwood Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
2101 3rd Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2101 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Uptown Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
2014 3rd Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2014 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$1.31

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Kenwood, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #2

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Minnesota and customized analysis for Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kenwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenwood is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenwood?

The cheapest apartment in Kenwood is Haverhill Apartments which is listed at $782, while the average apartment in Kenwood costs $3,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenwood?

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 64 regular apartments in Kenwood 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 Kenwood?

Cheap apartments in Kenwood have an average cost of $254 which is $3,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenwood.

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