
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Ponds Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (41 Rentals)
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6017 Bass Lake Rd

Granite Creek

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Windsor Gates

Carrington Drive

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7509 Regent Ave N

Creekside Gables
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7820 Yates Ave N

6925 Halifax Ave N

Bass Lake Crossing

The Willows Apartments

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Point of America Apartments

The Avenue 401

Pebble Creek North
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ReNew Meadow Lake

The BLVD

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Eden Park Apartments

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Lake Pointe

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Noma One

5801 73rd Ave N
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Park Place off Broadway

Imperial Gates Apartments

Park 85

Atlas Pointe Apartments

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Gateway Commons

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Fountains in the Park

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Garden Gates

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The Birchway Apartments
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Sonder House

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The Fairways at Edinburgh

Marvin Gardens

6849 Grimes Pl N

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Ironwood

3701 Woodbine Ln

Granite Ridge

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 | $994 | $910 | $1,049 |
| The Ponds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $988 | $1,978 |
| The Ponds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $1,212 | $2,323 |
| The Ponds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,705 | $2,468 |
| The Ponds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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 Autumn Ridge Apartments priced from $985. 6017 Bass Lake Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable The Ponds apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Point of America Apartments | Lincoln | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Pebble Creek North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| ReNew Meadow Lake | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| The BLVD | The BLVD - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 1x1 Brook Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Doria (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Eden Park Apartments | Eden | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Noma One | The Meridian | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Ponds, MN
As of August 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 Beds, 1 bath Model at Park 85 starting at $1,469 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Brooklyn Park 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 |
| Park 85 | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Garden Gates | 2 Bedroom 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Lake Pointe | Twin Lake | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Essex (B1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 1x1 Brook Full-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Point of America Apartments | Reagan | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The BLVD | The BLVD - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Ponds, Minneapolis, MN
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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 Autumn Ridge Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in The Ponds costs $1,285.
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 57 regular apartments in The Ponds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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