Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (303 Rentals)

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Oak Grove Downtown
$840 - $865
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Oak Grove Downtown

116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Loring Grove Apartments
$875 - $1,100
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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Ellis and Louise Apartments
$900 - $1,330
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$900 - $1,330
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$900 - $1,330
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Ellis and Louise Apartments

3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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225 Place Apartments
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$903 - $953
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$899 - $949
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225 Place Apartments

225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Belmont Apartments
$946 - $1,371
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$925 - $1,350
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$21
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$946 - $1,371
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Belmont Apartments

1000 Franklin Ave WMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Colfax Terrace
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$952 - $1,412
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$935 - $1,395
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Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Garfield Court
$967 - $1,032
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$955 - $1,020
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Garfield Court

2101 Garfield Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Isles East
$975 - $1,475
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$895 - $1,395
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$80
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$975 - $1,475
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Isles East

1101-1105 W 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 3300 Grand Ave S

$995

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$995
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

3300 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408

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Girard Apartments
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$1,010
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Girard Apartments

3253 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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AVID Uptown
$1,012 - $1,112
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$945 - $1,045
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$67
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$1,012 - $1,112
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AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Uptown Square
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$1,019 - $1,309
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$1,019 - $1,309
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$1,019 - $1,309
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Uptown Square

2908 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 1 1/2 E 26th St

$1,045

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$1,045
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$1,045

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

1 1/2 E 26th St

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 2637 Pleasant Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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2637 Pleasant Ave

MinneapolisMN55408

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3500 Dupont Ave
$1,080
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$925
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3500 Dupont Ave

3500 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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2739 Girard Ave S
$1,095
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$1,095
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2739 Girard Ave S

2739 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Flats at Emerson
$1,110 - $1,160
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$1,100 - $1,150
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$1,110 - $1,160
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Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Pillsbury Flats
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$1,122 - $1,147
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$1,105 - $1,130
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Pillsbury Flats

2508-2520 Pillsbury Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Uptown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 3137 Aldrich priced from $150. 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $772. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3137 Aldrich1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 3137 Aldrich1BR,1BA$150
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$772
Loring Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
2741 PillsburyStudio 1 Bath - 2741 PillsburyStudio,1BA$799
Lowry Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
The Parkway ApartmentsStudio (281 sq ft)Studio,1BA$825
Oak Grove Downtown116 Oak Grove - S3Studio,1BA$840
2426 BlaisdellStudioStudio,1BA$849
Loring Park Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
2876 Humboldt Ave S2876 EfficiencyStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, MN

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2613 Bryant Ave S Model at 2613 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2613 Bryant Ave S - FL1 in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Emerson Manor Flats starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2613 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2613 Bryant Ave S - FL12613 Bryant Ave S3BR,1BA$1.26
Emerson Manor Flats2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
2828 Blaisdell Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment2828 Blaisdell Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
3125 Aldrich2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 3125 Aldrich2BR,2BA$1.39
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
2641 Garfield Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
2222 Nicollet AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
2715 dupont ave S.11BR,1BA$1.47
3419 Nicollet Avenue3419 Nicollet Ave - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
2300 Nicollet AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Minneapolis, MN. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown is 3137 Aldrich which is listed at $150, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $7,688.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown?

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 24 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown?

Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $256 which is $7,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

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