Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (310 Rentals)

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property at 2118 Pillsbury Ave

$855

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$855

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2118 Pillsbury Ave

MinneapolisMN55404

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AVID Uptown
$862 - $1,112
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$795 - $1,045
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$67

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$862 - $1,112
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Loring Grove Apartments
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$875 - $1,360
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$875 - $1,360

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12

Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Oak Grove Downtown
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$880
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$865
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Oak Grove Downtown

116 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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Flats at Emerson
$910
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$900
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$910
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Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Terrace
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$912 - $1,412
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$895 - $1,395
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Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 2446 Aldrich Ave S

$950

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$950

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$950

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2446 Aldrich Ave S, Unit 306

2446 Aldrich Ave S
MinneapolisMN55405
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225 Place Apartments
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$953
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$949
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225 Place Apartments

225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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property at 3101 Dupont Ave S

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3101 Dupont Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408

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property at 3300 Grand Ave S

$995

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$995

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$995

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3300 Grand Ave S

MinneapolisMN55408
property at 1820 1st Ave S

$995

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$995

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$995

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

1820 1st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 1820 1st Ave S

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1820 1st Ave S, Unit 301

1820 1st Ave S
MinneapolisMN55403
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Girard Apartments
$1,010
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$995
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Girard Apartments

3253 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Garfield Court
$1,032 - $1,092
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$1,020 - $1,080
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Garfield Court

2101 Garfield Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Uptown Square Apartments
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$1,049 - $1,319
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$1,049 - $1,319

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

Uptown Square Apartments

2908 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Manor
$1,060 - $1,160
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$1,045 - $1,145
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Colfax Manor

3401 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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property at 2616 Harriet Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2616 Harriet Ave, Unit 215

2616 Harriet Ave
MinneapolisMN55408
property at 2725 Pleasant Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

2725 Pleasant Ave

MinneapolisMN55408

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakesbury ApartmentsAlcove1BR,1BA$755
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$772
3415 Nicollet Avenue3415 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800
3325 Nicollet Avenue3325 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800
Loring Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$810
2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$817
The Parkway ApartmentsStudio (281 sq ft)Studio,1BA$825
3033 Grand Avenue S.3033 Grand Ave S - StudioStudio,1BA$828
2426 BlaisdellStudioStudio,1BA$849
2012 Garfield | Origen Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2209 Pleasant, Llc3-bedroom3BR,1BA$1.40
2217 Aldrich Avenue South, Unit Apt 22217 Aldrich Avenue South3BR,1BA$1.47
3400 Fremont Ave S, Unit lower3400 Fremont Ave S2BR,1BA$1.32
Emerson Manor Flats3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.38
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
3305 Bryant Ave S. (Uptown)22BR,1BA$1.53
2222 Nicollet AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
2420 Dupont Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
2741 Pillsbury1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2741 Pillsbury1BR,1BA$1.49

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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 $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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