Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Minneapolis Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (163 Rentals)

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property at 2104-2106 E 58th St

$750

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$750

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2104-2106 E 58th St

MinneapolisMN55417
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Colfax Villas I
$899 - $1,250
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$899 - $1,250

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$899 - $1,250
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Colfax Villas I

3611 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Ellis and Louise Apartments
$900 - $1,375
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$900 - $1,375

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$900 - $1,375
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Ellis and Louise Apartments

3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Flats at Emerson
$905 - $910
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$895 - $900
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$10

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$905 - $910
Studio Apartments Available Sep 1

Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Terrace
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$952 - $1,412
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$935 - $1,395
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Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3541 13th
$955 - $1,155
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$895 - $1,095
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$60

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$955 - $1,155
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

3541 13th

3541 13th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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Bryant Manor
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$957 - $1,157
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$945 - $1,145
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Bryant Manor

3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Garden Apartments
$999 - $1,189
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$949 - $1,139
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$50

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$999 - $1,189
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Garden Apartments

5700-5712 34th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417
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property at 3705 Chicago Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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3705 Chicago Ave

MinneapolisMN55407
property at 2300 W 50th St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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2300 W 50th St

MinneapolisMN55410
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Oaks Hiawatha Station
$1,039 - $2,042
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$1,017 - $2,020
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$22

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$1,039 - $2,042
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Oaks Hiawatha Station

4540 Snelling AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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The Central
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$1,059 - $1,673
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$1,054 - $1,668
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The Central

3503 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Park Place Apartments
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$1,068 - $1,093
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$1,050 - $1,075
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$18

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$1,068 - $1,093
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Park Place Apartments

3845 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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ReNew Minnehaha
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$1,079 - $2,539
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$1,079 - $2,539

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$1,079 - $2,539
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ReNew Minnehaha

6045 Lyndale AveMinneapolis, MN 55419
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5544/5301 Chicago Ave S
$1,085 - $1,175
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$1,025 - $1,115
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$60

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$1,085 - $1,175
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

5544/5301 Chicago Ave S

5544 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55417
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CityLine
Rent Specials
$1,091 - $1,817
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$1,091 - $1,817

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CityLine

3815 Hiawatha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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AVID Uptown
$1,112
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$1,045
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$67

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$1,112
Studio Apartments Available Sep 7

AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3700 Lyndale
$1,150
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$1,150

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$1,150
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3700 Lyndale

3700-3708 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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property at 3718 Oakland Ave S

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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3718 Oakland Ave S

MinneapolisMN55407
property at 4451 Bloomington Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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4451 Bloomington Ave

MinneapolisMN55407
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Wakpada Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,159 - $1,621
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$1,144 - $1,606
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$15

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$1,159 - $1,621
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Wakpada Apartments

4603 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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3530 18th Ave S
$1,175
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$1,095
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$80

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$1,175
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

3530 18th Ave S

3530 18th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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Hiawatha Flats
Rent Specials
$1,195 - $1,790
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$1,195 - $1,790

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$1,195 - $1,790
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Hiawatha Flats

3625 E 43rd StMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Rosa
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$1,200 - $2,595
Plus Fees18 Month Lease Term
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Rosa

4201 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Oaks Station Place
$1,207 - $1,880
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$1,188 - $1,861
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$19

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$1,207 - $1,880
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Oaks Station Place

3550 E 46th StMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Oaks Minnehaha Longfellow
$1,217 - $2,215
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$1,202 - $2,200
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$15

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$1,217 - $2,215
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Oaks Minnehaha Longfellow

5329 48th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417
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City Limits Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $1,530
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$1,195 - $1,500
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City Limits Apartments

127 E 59th StMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Minnehaha Manor Apartments
$1,238 - $1,538
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$1,095 - $1,395
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$143

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$1,238 - $1,538
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Minnehaha Manor Apartments

5315 Minnehaha Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417
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MOD42 Apartments
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$1,279 - $1,549
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$929 - $1,199
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$350

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$1,279 - $1,549
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

MOD42 Apartments

4200 S 32nd AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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The Shale
Rent Specials
$1,375 - $2,207
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$1,375 - $2,207

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$1,375 - $2,207
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The Shale

4757 Hiawatha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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property at 5749 33rd Ave S

$1,375

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5749 33rd Ave S

MinneapolisMN55417
property at 3507 E 39th St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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3507 E 39th St

MinneapolisMN55406
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Fulton Terrace
$1,405
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$1,325
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$80

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$1,405
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Fulton Terrace

2915 W 50th StMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Snelling Yards
Rent Specials
$1,427 - $2,299
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$1,427 - $2,299

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Snelling Yards

3501 44th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Lowa46
Rent Specials
$1,441 - $5,558
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$1,358 - $5,475
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$83

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$1,441 - $5,558
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Lowa46

4621 Snelling AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Diamond Pointe Apartments
$1,455 - $1,555
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$1,395 - $1,495
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$60

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$1,455 - $1,555
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Diamond Pointe Apartments

6106-6116 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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MN46 Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,459 - $1,950
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$1,459 - $1,950

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$1,459 - $1,950
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MN46 Apartments

4555 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Cheapest Available South Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Minneapolis area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Cretin Court priced from $635. Diamond Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Minneapolis apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin CourtStudioStudio,1BA$635
Diamond LakeEast - StudioStudio,1BA$850
3549 Emerson Ave S0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
Colfax Villas IStudioStudio,1BA$899
3816 Nicollet ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Overland ApartmentsPacificStudio,1BA$945
4225 Bloomington Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Sander Drive Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$995
Garden Apartments1Bed/Bath1BR,1BA$999
Emerson Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,044

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Minneapolis, MN

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Minneapolis area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3514 Grand Ave S Model at 3514 Grand Ave S in the in the Tangletown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value South Minneapolis apartment is the 2 bed Model at Nicollet Manor starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Armatage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Minneapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3514 Grand Ave S3514 Grand Ave S4BR,3.5BA$1.50
Nicollet Manor2 bed2BR,1BA$1.25
3923-3925 Chicago Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.32
4610 Bryant Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
3549 Emerson Ave S0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.09
Sander Drive Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32
3433 Bryant Ave S, Unit Apt #23433 Bryant Ave S1BR,1BA$1.60
Emerson Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
South Pleasant Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
4225 Bloomington Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #73

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Minneapolis, MN. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Minneapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Minneapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Minneapolis is under $1,044.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Minneapolis?

The cheapest apartment in South Minneapolis is Cretin Court which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in South Minneapolis costs $3,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Minneapolis?

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 10 regular apartments in South Minneapolis 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 South Minneapolis?

Cheap apartments in South Minneapolis have an average cost of $144 which is $3,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Minneapolis.

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