
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyn-Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (333 Rentals)
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Stevens Community Apartments

3419 Nicollet Avenue

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Garfield Ave Apartments | 2323

Uptown Plaza

2426 Blaisdell

Mall Apartments

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AVID Uptown

Greenway Apartments

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Marcelle
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Bryant Manor

1818 La Salle Ave

2216 Pleasant Ave

Colfax Villas I

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Ellis and Louise Apartments

Garfield Apartments

2725 Pleasant Ave

2120 Garfield Avenue

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Belmont Apartments

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Colfax Terrace

1910 1st Ave S

2525 3rd Ave S

220 E 19th St

Abbott Apartments

1901 Stevens Ave

1901 Stevens Ave

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3523 Grand Ave S
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Uptown Square

3212 Fremont Ave S

2715 dupont ave S.

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Isles West

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3508 Colfax Ave S

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Garfield Court

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The Central

Nox Apartments

1 1/2 E 26th St

2006-2008 Dupont Ave S
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2205 Bryant Ave S

2637 Pleasant Ave

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Colfax Manor

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The Asher

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Pillsbury Flats

Uptown Lake Apartments

2100 Aldrich

2718 Grand Ave S

2545 Garfield Ave
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Lyn-Lake, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lyn-Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyn-Lake Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $725 | $1,530 |
| Lyn-Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $877 | $2,230 |
| Lyn-Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $907 | $4,635 |
| Lyn-Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,325 | $7,270 |
| Lyn-Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $2,220 | $7,868 |
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There are currently 333 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lyn-Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Lyn-Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Castleton priced from $785. Stevens Community Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Lyn-Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton | Studio 1 Bath - Castleton | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 2741 Pillsbury | Studio 1 Bath - 2741 Pillsbury | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 3415 Nicollet Avenue | 3415 Nicollet Ave - Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 2876 Humboldt Ave S | 2876 Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Mall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 2224 Emerson Avenue South | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 901-909 Summit Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Greenway Apartments | Blaisdell Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyn-Lake, MN
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyn-Lake area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2613 Bryant Ave S Model at 2613 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2613 Bryant Ave S - FL1 in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lyn-Lake apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3033 James Ave S starting at $1,385 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyn-Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2613 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2613 Bryant Ave S - FL1 | 2613 Bryant Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 3033 James Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Emerson Manor Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Rex Development | Rex4Plex | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 2715 dupont ave S. | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 2545 Garfield | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2545 Garfield | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 2014 3rd Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2014 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 3419 Nicollet Avenue | 3419 Nicollet Ave - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 2300 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLyn-Lake, Minneapolis, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyn-Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lyn-Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lyn-Lake is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lyn-Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Lyn-Lake is Stevens Community Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Lyn-Lake costs $6,630.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lyn-Lake?
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 25 regular apartments in Lyn-Lake 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 Lyn-Lake?
Cheap apartments in Lyn-Lake have an average cost of $163 which is $6,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lyn-Lake.
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