
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shelard Park Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $700 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shelard Park area of Minneapolis.


11210 Sunset Trail

8724 Minnetonka Blvd

Aquila Flats

1328 Idaho Ave S

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Crown Ridge Apartments

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Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park

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Hampshire House

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Aquila Apartments
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Rhode Island Chateau Apartments

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Westwood Gardens Apartments

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Westwood Chateau Apartments

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Westwind Apartments

8300 W 31st St

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Willow Creek

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Brier Creek Apartments

7414 W 22nd St, Unit 315
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Minnetonka Hills Apartments

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Lou Park

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11210 & 11215 12th Avenue

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Cedar Hills

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Copper Stone Apartments

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Park Pointe

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Cedar Ridge Apartments

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Avana Minnetonka

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L and E Apartments

10451 Greenbrier Rd, Unit 217

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Medicine Lake Apartments

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The Winn

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ReNew PARKone

Louisiana Court Apartments

Virginia Terrace Apartments

8209 30 1/2 St W

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Shelard Park, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelard Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelard Park Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $1,031 | $1,730 |
| Shelard Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $900 | $4,065 |
| Shelard Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,249 | $6,735 |
| Shelard Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $2,229 | $9,104 |
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Cheapest Available Shelard Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shelard Park area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Aquila Apartments priced from $1,100. Westwood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Shelard Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquila Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Westwood Gardens | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Westwood Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom/Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Trentwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| Westwind Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Willow Creek | Jefferson | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
| Brier Creek Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelard Park, MN
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelard Park area is the $1.55 price per square foot Hawthorne Model at Fox Forest in the in the Timber Creek Crossing Village neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Shelard Park apartment is the A1P Model at Avana Minnetonka starting at $1,855 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelard Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fox Forest | Hawthorne | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Avana Minnetonka | A1P | 1BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| ReNew PARKone | Birchwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Minnetonka Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Corner | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | Two Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Aquila Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Copper Stone Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Westwood Gardens Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelard Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shelard Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelard Park is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelard Park?
The cheapest apartment in Shelard Park is Aquila Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Shelard Park costs $2,652.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelard Park?
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 25 regular apartments in Shelard Park 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 Shelard Park?
Cheap apartments in Shelard Park have an average cost of $223 which is $2,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelard Park.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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