
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinley Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mckinley area of Minneapolis.


Gateway Northeast

3643 N Penn Ave

2112 N 44th Ave

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Aster Apartments in Near North Minneapolis

2526 Central Ave NE

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Satori

Hook and Ladder Apartments

Timber & Tie

3311 Fremont Ave N
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Jax Apartments

1000 Main Street Apartments

The Redwell

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Broadway Flats

4209 N Bryant Ave

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N&E

The Marshall

3606 N Bryant Ave

Stonehouse Square

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The Julia
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2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit

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1609 4th St NE, Unit 2

2937-2939 Fremont Ave N

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3739 Fremont Ave N, Unit 1

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1422 26th Ave N, Unit 1

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1115 Humboldt Ave N

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Huxley Apartments

2709 N Aldrich Ave

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The Laker

West Broadway Crescent
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2615 Polk St NE

2212 6th St NE

Emerson

Birchhill Apartments

319 8th St Se Minneapolis Mn 55414

Golden Valley Apartments

2510 Jackson St NE

Bell Lofts

Sixth Street NE Apartments

Lowry Manor
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Monroe Village Senior Apartments

1220 Main St NE

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Point 47 Apartments (3501)

1615 26th Ave N

River Run Apartments

Central Flats

915 23rd Ave NE

Shingle Creek Commons Senior Living 55+

Aldrich Apartments | Near I-94 & Theodore Wirth
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Mckinley, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mckinley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Studio Apartments | $1,391 | $1,050 | $1,908 |
| Mckinley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $691 | $6,869 |
| Mckinley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $823 | $6,039 |
| Mckinley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $945 | $3,805 |
| Mckinley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,048 | $2,968 |
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There are currently 70 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mckinley Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Northeast | 0C | Studio,1BA | $816 |
| 4060-4100 4th St NE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Aster Apartments in Near North Minneapolis | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Satori | Jasper | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Timber & Tie | Washington | ACC | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Redwell | Honeycrisp | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Broadway Flats | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Julia | D | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
| Gibson Apartments | i2 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 4136 | 4136 Girard Ave N | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 2915 Lyndale Ave N, Unit Unit 1 Main Level | 2915 Lyndale Ave N | 5BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Canvas Apartments | Dalí | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N | 4225 Emerson Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Stonehouse Square | 2 bedroom/1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Gauvette Park Apartments | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| West Broadway Crescent | 412-2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1115 Humboldt Ave N | 3-bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 1422 26th Ave N, Unit 1 | 1422 26th Ave N | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit | 2539 Quincy St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMckinley, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #81
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!