Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Forest Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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property at 7414 W 22nd St

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

7414 W 22nd St

St. Louis ParkMN55426
property at 621 N Morgan Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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621 N Morgan Ave

MinneapolisMN55411
property at 1618 Thomas Pl N

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1618 Thomas Pl N, Unit 2

1618 Thomas Pl N
MinneapolisMN55411
property at 3540 Hennepin Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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3540 Hennepin Ave, Unit 313

3540 Hennepin Ave
MinneapolisMN55408
property at 2928 Dean Pkwy

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2928 Dean Pkwy

MinneapolisMN55416

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property at 2100 Ridge Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 3, 2026

2100 Ridge Dr, Unit 21

2100 Ridge Dr
MinneapolisMN55416
property at 1015 N Humboldt Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1015 N Humboldt Ave

MinneapolisMN55411
property at 822 N Thomas Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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822 N Thomas Ave

MinneapolisMN55411
property at 2250 Ridge Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

2250 Ridge Dr, Unit # 21

2250 Ridge Dr
MinneapolisMN55416
property at 250 N Irving Ave

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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250 N Irving Ave

MinneapolisMN55405
property at 2250 Ridge Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

2250 Ridge Dr

MinneapolisMN55416
property at 3104 W Lake St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

3104 W Lake St, Unit 306

3104 W Lake St
MinneapolisMN55416

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Lake Forest, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Forest area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at 2876 Humboldt Ave S priced from $800. Mall Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2876 Humboldt Ave S2876 EfficiencyStudio,1BA$800
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$860
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Portage ApartmentsStudio A LowerStudio,1BA$925
3220 Girard Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, MN

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $1.19 price per square foot 621 Morgan Ave N Model at 621 Morgan Ave N, Unit 1 in the in the Greater Near North neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Villa Capri starting at $1,725 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the West Calhoun neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
621 Morgan Ave N, Unit 1621 Morgan Ave N2BR,1BA$1.19
Villa Capri2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.44
1619 Lagoon Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
Rhode Island Chateau ApartmentsTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Hampshire HouseThe Simon2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Greenway CommonsE2BR,1BA$1.47
Park EmbassyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Tamarind1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Huntington Ave Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
3701 Lake StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Lake Forest, Minneapolis, MN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Forest?

There are currently 387 Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, MN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $15,685. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Forest ranging from $1,300 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Forest ranges from $1,300 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,764.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Forest range from $1,400 to $5,697, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,495.

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