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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Studio Apartments | $1,164 | $1,031 | $1,498 |
| North Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $1,095 | $1,893 |
| North Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,350 | $2,503 |
| North Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $2,159 | $3,148 |
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Side Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the North Side area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Aquila Apartments priced from $1,100. 2700-2727 Rhode Island Ave S. (Rhode Island Chateau) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable North Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 2700-2727 Rhode Island Ave S. (Rhode Island Chateau) | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Westwood Gardens | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Westwood Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom/Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Park West Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Idaho Park West | One bedroom, one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Lou Park | Victoria | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Park Pointe | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Quartz | 2BR,1BA | $1,516 |
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Side area is the $1.38 price per square foot The Quartz Model at Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,516. The second greatest value North Side apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Aquila Flats starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Quartz | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Idaho Park West | One bedroom, one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 2700-2727 Rhode Island Ave S. (Rhode Island Chateau) | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Park Pointe | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Westwood Gardens | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Lou Park | Victoria | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Westwood Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom/Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The cheapest apartment in North Side is Aquila Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in North Side costs $2,689.
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 9 regular apartments in North Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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