
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nicollet Island Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (436 Rentals)
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Brentwood Apartments

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Remington Apartments

Sela Campus University Apartments

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Nicollet Island, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nicollet Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Island Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $653 | $2,319 |
| Nicollet Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $691 | $8,439 |
| Nicollet Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Nicollet Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Nicollet Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $535 | $5,341 |
| Nicollet Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $2,150 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 436 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nicollet Island Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Nicollet Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nicollet Island area of Minneapolis, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown priced from $489. Radius has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable Nicollet Island apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $489 |
| Radius | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $495 |
| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Oak Grove Apartment Hotel | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $717 |
| Holmes Park Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| Remington Apartments | Studio September Move In | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Sela Campus University Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nicollet Island, MN
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nicollet Island area is the $1.16 price per square foot 516 4th Ave SE Model at 516 4th Ave SE, Unit 516 in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Nicollet Island apartment is the G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts starting at $776 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nicollet Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 4th Ave SE, Unit 516 | 516 4th Ave SE | 6BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Factory Lofts | G2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $0.52 |
| Sela Campus University Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Knoll Dinkytown | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Radius | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 814-8TH | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.17 |
| Northstar Dinkytown | 2br B | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Minneapolis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nicollet Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Nicollet Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nicollet Island is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nicollet Island?
The cheapest apartment in Nicollet Island is 814-8TH which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Nicollet Island costs $3,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nicollet Island?
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 329 regular apartments in Nicollet Island 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 Nicollet Island?
Cheap apartments in Nicollet Island have an average cost of $702 which is $2,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nicollet Island.
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