
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill District Minneapolis, MN from $800 (25 Rentals)
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St Anthony Mills Apartments

Rivergate Apartments

Ladder 260

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Stone Arch I

East End
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4th and Park

The Ellory

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The Grand Mill District

650 Portland Ave

Moment

240 Park Avenue
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7west

Mill & Main

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Ironclad Residential

O2

Encore

The Vicinity
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401 S 1st St

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250 Park Ave, Unit 215

800 University Ave of Marcy Holmes

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401 S 1st St
Mill District, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mill District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill District Studio Apartments | $1,468 | $1,020 | $1,905 |
| Mill District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $915 | $3,483 |
| Mill District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $1,045 | $9,268 |
| Mill District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,372 | $2,675 | $9,543 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mill District Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Mill District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mill District area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Seven Corners priced from $915. St Anthony Mills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Mill District apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Corners | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| St Anthony Mills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| Rivergate Apartments | Gull | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Ladder 260 | 0 Bedroom-A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| East End | Monet | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill District, MN
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill District area is the $2.80 price per square foot Cue Model at Encore in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $3,677. The second greatest value Mill District apartment is the A (Penthouse) Model at Ox-Op Apartments starting at $3,375 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore | Cue | 2BR,1.75BA | $2.80 |
| Ox-Op Apartments | A (Penthouse) | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| The Vicinity | Basil | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 7west | 1 Bedroom DU | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Grand Mill District | Nokomis | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Stone Arch I | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| St Anthony Mills Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Seven Corners | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Ladder 260 | 0 Bedroom-A2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
| Rivergate Apartments | Markee | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mill District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mill District is under $1,908.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mill District?
The cheapest apartment in Mill District is Seven Corners which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Mill District costs $5,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mill District?
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 12 regular apartments in Mill District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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