
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Ponds Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Ponds area of Minneapolis.


Autumn Ridge Apartments

6017 Bass Lake Rd

Granite Creek

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Windsor Gates

Carrington Drive

6200 74th Ave N

Creekside Gables
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Granite Peaks

7617 Lee Ave N

6925 Halifax Ave N

Bass Lake Crossing

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Pebble Creek North

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5910 W Broadway, Unit 10

The BLVD

7021 Brooklyn Blvd

Ridgebrook Apartments

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Moonraker Apartments

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Garden Gates

Park Place off Broadway
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5801 73rd Ave N

Noma One

Park 85

Atlas Pointe Apartments

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Gateway Commons

Sonder House

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The Birchway Apartments

ReNew Meadow Lake
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Fountains in the Park

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Lake Pointe

Marvin Gardens

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The Fairways at Edinburgh

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Ironwood

6324 68th Ave N

Imperial Gates Apartments

Granite Ridge
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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 | $967 | $910 | $1,025 |
| The Ponds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $500 | $1,898 |
| The Ponds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,095 | $2,213 |
| The Ponds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| The Ponds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 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 $965. 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 | $965 |
| Pebble Creek North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| ReNew Meadow Lake | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Windsor Gates | Golden | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| The BLVD | The BLVD - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 1x1 Brook Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Doria (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Park Place off Broadway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Ponds, MN
As of June 22, 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 with Balcony Model at Garden Gates starting at $1,409 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Becker 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 |
| Garden Gates | 2 Bedroom with Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Lake Pointe | Twin Lake | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Eden Park Apartments | Nirvana | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Park 85 | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 1x1 Brook Full-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Moonraker Apartments | Doria (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Windsor Gates | Golden | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Ponds, Minneapolis, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The 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 Allianze Sr. Community which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in The Ponds costs $2,500.
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 31 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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