
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (310 Rentals)
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432 Ridgewood Ave, Unit attic penthouse

3419 Nicollet Avenue

Loring Manor Apartments

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2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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Lowry Hill Apartments

The Parkway Apartments

2426 Blaisdell

Loring Park Flats

2118 Pillsbury Ave
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AVID Uptown

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Loring Grove Apartments

Greenway Apartments

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Oak Grove Downtown

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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

Grove 94

Garfield Apartments

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Ellis and Louise Apartments

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Flats at Emerson
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Colfax Terrace

2120 Aldrich Ave S

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2400 Harriet Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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29 Bryant Apartments

2120 Garfield Avenue

Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove

2446 Aldrich Ave S, Unit 306

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225 Place Apartments

3101 Dupont Ave S
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3300 Grand Ave S

1820 1st Ave S

1820 1st Ave S, Unit 301

The Buckingham Apartments

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Girard Apartments

Uptown Plaza

2205 Bryant Ave: The Lowry Hill Nook

2715 dupont ave S.

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Garfield Court
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Uptown Square Apartments

3308 Girard Ave S, Unit 101

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3508 Colfax Ave S

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Colfax Manor

Lumos Apartments

2100 Aldrich

Akin Apartments

2616 Harriet Ave, Unit 215

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2616 Harriet Ave S #203, Unit 203

2725 Pleasant Ave
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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 | $1,134 | $725 | $1,693 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $825 | $4,580 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,308 | $1,550 | $7,080 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,732 | $2,250 | $9,484 |
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There are currently 310 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 Lakesbury Apartments priced from $755. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakesbury Apartments | Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $772 |
| 3415 Nicollet Avenue | 3415 Nicollet Ave - Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 3325 Nicollet Avenue | 3325 Nicollet Ave - Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Loring Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| 2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $817 |
| The Parkway Apartments | Studio (281 sq ft) | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 3033 Grand Avenue S. | 3033 Grand Ave S - Studio | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 2012 Garfield | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, MN
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3-bedroom Model at 2209 Pleasant, Llc in the in the Whittier neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2217 Aldrich Avenue South Model at 2217 Aldrich Avenue South, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2209 Pleasant, Llc | 3-bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2217 Aldrich Avenue South, Unit Apt 2 | 2217 Aldrich Avenue South | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 3400 Fremont Ave S, Unit lower | 3400 Fremont Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Emerson Manor Flats | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 2bed 2bath with large deck | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 3305 Bryant Ave S. (Uptown) | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 2420 Dupont Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2741 Pillsbury | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2741 Pillsbury | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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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 $852.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Lakesbury Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $5,220.
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 12 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 $144 which is $5,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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