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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDiamond Lake Properties
100-102 W Diamond Lake RdMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Bryant Manor Apartments
3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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5717 31st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowColfax Villas I
3611 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Ellis and Louise Apartments
3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Updated Boutique 28 Unit Building on Emerson
3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Terrace
3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Kings Highway Apartments
3548 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWexford Commons Apartments
200-218 W 62nd StMinneapolis, MN 55419
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4528 Bryant Ave S, Unit 5
4528 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Central
3503 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Overland Apartments
2325 E 38th St EMinneapolis, MN 55406
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3523 Grand Ave S
3523 Grand AveMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Oaks Hiawatha Station
4540 Snelling AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Rosa Apartments | MPLS
4201 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55409
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$1,075
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 20263515 2nd Ave S
3515 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3508 Colfax Ave S
3508 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
5315 Minnehaha Ave
MinneapolisMN55417
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Garden Apartments
5700-5712 34th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417
3729 Snelling Ave
MinneapolisMN55406
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3530 18th Avenue
3530 18th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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5544/5301 Chicago Ave S
5544 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55417
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCityLine Apartments
3815 Hiawatha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Diamond Pointe Apartments
6106-6116 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStation 38 Apartments
3725 29th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55406
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 20264230 S 39th Ave
4230 S 39th AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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$1,135
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$1,075
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Park Pointe - Powderhorn Neighborhood
3541 13th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMOD42 Apartments
4200 S 32nd AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability3700 Lyndale
3700-3708 Lyndale Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55409
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKarmel Apartments
99 E 54th StMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Fuller Park Flats
4738 Grand Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 23, 2026ReNew Minnehaha
6045 Lyndale AveMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31, 2026The Argo
3120 36th AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOaks Station Place
3550 E 46th StMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllegro
4440 Beard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTree Tops Apartments
3535 S Bryant AveMinneapolis, MN 55408
3705 Chicago Ave
MinneapolisMN55407
4344 Columbus Ave.
MinneapolisMN55407
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSanctuary Lofts
3225 E Minnehaha PkyMinneapolis, MN 55417
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Akin Apartments
3536 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3500 Dupont Apartments
3500 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHiawatha Flats
3625 E 43rd StMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Wakpada Apartments
4603 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Fulton Terrace
2915 W 50th StMinneapolis, MN 55410
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Oaks Minnehaha Longfellow
5329 48th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55417
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBeck46
4020 Nawadaha BlvdMinneapolis, MN 55406
99 E 54th St
MinneapolisMN55419
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Kolo Apartments
3616 Bryant Ave SouthMinneapolis, MN 55409
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Minneapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Minneapolis Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $640 | $1,641 |
| South Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $789 | $2,295 |
| South Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $950 | $3,995 |
| South Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,595 | $4,301 |
| South Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,755 | $2,495 | $5,016 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. Diamond Lake Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable South Minneapolis apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Diamond Lake Properties | Model EA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Colfax Villas I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Colfax Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $911 |
| Kings Highway Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| 3707 Grand Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| River Flats | B | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Wexford Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Windom Gables | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Minneapolis, MN
As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Minneapolis area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4406-1 Nicollet Ave Model at 4406-1 Nicollet Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Armatage neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Minneapolis apartment is the 3546 Harriet Ave Model at 3546 Harriet Ave, Unit 3546 starting at $2,100 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Tangletown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Minneapolis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 4406-1 Nicollet Ave, Unit 1 | 4406-1 Nicollet Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 3546 Harriet Ave, Unit 3546 | 3546 Harriet Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Oaks Hiawatha Station | 2 Bedroom Den - B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 3444 Colfax Ave S, Unit 1 | 3444 Colfax Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Mount Curve Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Richfield Square Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 4900 Chicago | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Park Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Wexford Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 4528 Bryant Ave S, Unit 5 | 4528 Bryant Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Minneapolis?
The cheapest apartment in South Minneapolis is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in South Minneapolis costs $3,755.
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 3 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 $163 which is $3,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Minneapolis.
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