Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinley Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (70 Rentals)

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property at 3643 N Penn Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

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3643 N Penn Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 2112 N 44th Ave

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2112 N 44th Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 2526 Central Ave NE

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2526 Central Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
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Satori
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$1,043 - $3,200
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$1,035 - $3,192
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$8

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$1,043 - $3,200
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Satori

835 W Broadway AveMinneapolis, MN 55411
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property at 3311 Fremont Ave N

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3311 Fremont Ave N

MinneapolisMN55412

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Broadway Flats
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$1,199 - $1,354
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$1,195 - $1,350
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$4

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$1,199 - $1,354
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Broadway Flats

2505 Penn Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411
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property at 4209 N Bryant Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4209 N Bryant Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
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N&E
$1,225 - $3,505
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$1,225 - $3,505

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$1,225 - $3,505
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N&E

107 13th Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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The Julia
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$1,291 - $3,070
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$1,116 - $2,895
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$175

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$1,291 - $3,070
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The Julia

80 Broadway St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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property at 2937-2939 Fremont Ave N

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2937-2939 Fremont Ave N

MinneapolisMN55411
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1115 Humboldt Ave N
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
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1115 Humboldt Ave N

1115 Humboldt Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411
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Huxley Apartments
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$1,300 - $2,465
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$1,300 - $2,465

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$1,300 - $2,465
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 4

Huxley Apartments

657 22nd Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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property at 2709 N Aldrich Ave

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2709 N Aldrich Ave

MinneapolisMN55411
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The Laker
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$1,344 - $3,301
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$1,329 - $3,286
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$15

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$1,344 - $3,301
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Laker

2500 2nd St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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property at 2212 6th St NE

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2212 6th St NE

MinneapolisMN55418
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Emerson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson

1600 N Emerson AveMinneapolis, MN 55411
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Birchhill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchhill Apartments

3600 Fremont Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55412
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2510 Jackson St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2510 Jackson St NE

2510 Jackson St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Bell Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Lofts

816 N 21st AveMinneapolis, MN 55411
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Lowry Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Manor

817 Lowry Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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1220 Main St NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1220 Main St NE

1220 Main St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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1615 26th Ave N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 26th Ave N

1615 26th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411
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River Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Run Apartments

1434 Marshall St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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Central Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Flats

3251 Central Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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915 23rd Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 23rd Ave NE

915 23rd Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Mckinley, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mckinley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mckinley area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Gateway Northeast priced from $816. 4060-4100 4th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Mckinley apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Northeast0CStudio,1BA$816
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Aster Apartments in Near North Minneapolis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
SatoriJasper1BR,1BA$1,043
Timber & TieWashington | ACCStudio,1BA$1,050
The RedwellHoneycrispStudio,1BA$1,195
Broadway FlatsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,199
The JuliaDStudio,1BA$1,291
Gibson Apartmentsi2Studio,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinley, MN

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mckinley area is the $0.86 price per square foot 4136 Girard Ave N Model at 4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 4136 in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Mckinley apartment is the 2915 Lyndale Ave N Model at 2915 Lyndale Ave N, Unit Unit 1 Main Level starting at $2,250 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Greater Near North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mckinley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 41364136 Girard Ave N3BR,2BA$0.86
2915 Lyndale Ave N, Unit Unit 1 Main Level2915 Lyndale Ave N5BR,2BA$1.41
Canvas ApartmentsDalí3BR,2BA$1.39
4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N4225 Emerson Ave N2BR,1BA$1.44
Stonehouse Square2 bedroom/1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
West Broadway Crescent412-2B2BR,1BA$1.50
1115 Humboldt Ave N3-bedroom3BR,1BA$1.44
1422 26th Ave N, Unit 11422 26th Ave N3BR,1BA$1.44
2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit2539 Quincy St NE1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinley, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #81

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mckinley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mckinley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mckinley is under $1,294.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mckinley?

The cheapest apartment in Mckinley is 4060-4100 4th St NE which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mckinley costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mckinley?

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 63 regular apartments in Mckinley 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 Mckinley?

Cheap apartments in Mckinley have an average cost of $559 which is $1,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mckinley.

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