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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oak Hill Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $925 | $1,902 |
| South Oak Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $999 | $3,234 |
| South Oak Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,231 | $7,355 |
| South Oak Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,585 | $3,789 |
| South Oak Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,950 | $2,495 |
There are currently 112 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Oak Hill Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
See all Apartments in MinneapolisThe cheapest available apartment rental in the South Oak Hill area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Brittany Apartments priced from $925. Uptown West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $942. Here are the most affordable South Oak Hill apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Uptown West | Uptown West - Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $942 |
| Knollwood Apartments | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Q2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Knollwood Towers West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,008 |
| Hiawatha Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,008 |
| Hopkins Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Knollwood Towers East Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Opal | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
| Colonial Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oak Hill area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - C1 Model at Oaks Lincoln Apartments in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value South Oak Hill apartment is the Portland Cutter Model at Carriage House Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oak Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Lincoln Apartments | 3 Bedroom - C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Carriage House Apartments | Portland Cutter | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Tamarind Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 2S | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Putnam Properties in Hopkins | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | Two Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Park Embassy | One Bedroom Extra Large Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Westside | Chase | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Rosewood West | 1 Bedroom - Available NOW!! | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Knollwood Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Oak Hill is under $1,049.
The cheapest apartment in South Oak Hill is Knollwood Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Oak Hill costs $2,385.
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 28 regular apartments in South Oak Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in South Oak Hill have an average cost of $138 which is $2,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oak Hill.
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