
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (296 Rentals)
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The Parkway Apartments Partners, LLC

116 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown

225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown

Lakesbury Apartments | Leasing Studio, Alcove, & 1-Bedroom Apartments!

3419 Nicollet Avenue

Loring Manor Apartments

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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living

Loring Park Flats

1910 1st Ave S
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Garfield Ave Apartments | 2323

2426 Blaisdell

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2910 James Ave S, Unit G Apt

Mall Apartments

Oak Grove Apartment Hotel

Pillsbury Apartments

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Loring Grove Apartments

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2400 Harriet Ave Apartments | Origen Living

Grove 94

Greenway Apartments
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The Belmont Apartments

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Ellis and Louise Apartments

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225 Place Apartments

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Updated Boutique 28 Unit Building on Emerson

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Colfax Terrace

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Garfield Court

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Lowry Hill Apartments

2222 Nicollet Avenue

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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

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Fremont Apartments | 3300
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2413 DuPont Ave S, Unit 2

Uptown Plaza

2205 Bryant Ave: The Lowry Hill Nook

Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove

Nico East

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2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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Isles East

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Girard Apartments

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1910 1st Ave S

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Pillsbury Apartments | 2200
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1786 Hennepin Ave S, Unit 11

2000-2002 Dupont Ave S

2006-2008 Dupont Ave S

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2001 Bryant Ave S

Uptown Square

3212 Fremont Ave S

2715 dupont ave S.

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Colfax Manor

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3523 Grand Ave S

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2600 Bryant Ave S
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Uptown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $675 | $1,525 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $825 | $3,900 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $927 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,146 | $1,650 | $6,540 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,545 | $2,220 | $7,977 |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Copenhagen Enterprises priced from $750. Lakesbury Apartments | Leasing Studio, Alcove, & 1-Bedroom Apartments! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 507 E 14th St Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Lakesbury Apartments | Leasing Studio, Alcove, & 1-Bedroom Apartments! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Loring Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $787 |
| 2741 Pillsbury | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2741 Pillsbury | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Loring Park Flats | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Twin Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| Bryant Avenue Apartments | 3013 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, MN
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2524 Dupont Ave S Model at 2524 Dupont Ave S, Unit 1 in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the Rex4Plex Model at Rex Development starting at $1,170 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Whittier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2524 Dupont Ave S, Unit 1 | 2524 Dupont Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Rex Development | Rex4Plex | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2828 Blaisdell Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2828 Blaisdell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1785 Bryant Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2876 Humboldt Ave S | 2870 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 3428 Harriet Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2741 Pillsbury | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2741 Pillsbury | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is 2741 Pillsbury which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $2,647.
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 23 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 $208 which is $2,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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