
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Ponds Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Autumn Ridge Apartments

Carrington Drive

6017 Bass Lake Rd

Granite Creek

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7820 Yates Ave N

Bass Lake Crossing

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Moonraker Apartments

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ReNew Meadow Lake

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Park 85

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Gateway Commons

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Fountains in the Park

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Garden Gates

Sonder House

5411 72nd circle n
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Ironwood

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The Fairways at Edinburgh

Marvin Gardens

Victoria Townhomes

6808 Grimes Pl N

6817 Grimes Pl N

6844 Grimes Pl N

6768 Grimes Pl N
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Pebble Creek North

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The Ponds, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Ponds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ponds Studio Apartments | $962 | $910 | $1,000 |
| The Ponds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $500 | $1,858 |
| The Ponds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $1,180 | $2,448 |
| The Ponds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $1,712 | $2,388 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the The Ponds Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available The Ponds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Ponds area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Allianze Sr. Community priced from $500. Autumn Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $918. Here are the most affordable The Ponds apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Pebble Creek North Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 1x1 Brook Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The BLVD Apartments | The BLVD - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Doria (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Park Place off Broadway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
| Noma One | The Meridian - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| ReNew Meadow Lake | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Ponds, MN
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Ponds area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bass Lake Crossing in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,324. The second greatest value The Ponds apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villa Del Coronado Apartments starting at $1,430 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Lakeside At Oxbow Commons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Ponds apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Villa Del Coronado Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 2x1 Creek Full- Call For Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Fountains in the Park | Fontis | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Pebble Creek North Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Park 85 | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Point of America Apartments | Reagan | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Doria (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Ponds Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Ponds?
The cheapest apartment in The Ponds is Allianze Sr. Community which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in The Ponds costs $2,338.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Ponds?
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 102 regular apartments in The Ponds 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 The Ponds?
Cheap apartments in The Ponds have an average cost of $586 which is $1,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Ponds.
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