Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $595 (332 Rentals)

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property at 3224 Hennepin Ave
$620 - $675

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Base Rent$620 - $675

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12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 23
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3224 Hennepin Ave

MinneapolisMN55408
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Loring Grove Apartments
$855 - $1,025

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Base Rent$855 - $1,025

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 8

Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Oak Grove Downtown
$860 - $865

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Base Rent$845 - $850
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12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Sep 11

Oak Grove Downtown

116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Knox and Lagoon Apartments
$895 - $1,450

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Base Rent$895 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,450
12 Month Lease Term
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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

2901 Knox Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Ellis and Louise Apartments
$900 - $1,375

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Base Rent$900 - $1,375

Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,375
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Ellis and Louise Apartments

3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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2112 Garfield Ave, Unit Apt 4
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2112 Garfield Ave, Unit Apt 4

2112 Garfield AveMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Flats at Emerson
$905 - $935

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Base Rent$895 - $925
Required Monthly Fees$10

Total Monthly Price$905 - $935
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Nov 1

Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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225 Place Apartments
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$907 - $957

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Base Rent$899 - $949
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225 Place Apartments

225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Marcelle
$927 - $1,047

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Base Rent$910 - $1,030
Required Monthly Fees$17

Total Monthly Price$927 - $1,047
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marcelle

2400 Harriet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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property at 2216 Harriet Ave
$940

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Base Rent$940

Total Monthly Price$940
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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2216 Harriet Ave

MinneapolisMN55405

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Colfax Terrace
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$952

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Base Rent$935
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Manor
$960 - $1,060

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Base Rent$945 - $1,045
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Colfax Manor

3401 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Mission Lofts
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$1,000 - $1,756

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Base Rent$940 - $1,696
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Mission Lofts

1219 W 31st StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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AVID Uptown
$1,012 - $1,112

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Base Rent$945 - $1,045
Required Monthly Fees$67

Total Monthly Price$1,012 - $1,112
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Belmont Apartments
$1,021

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Base Rent$875
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12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

Belmont Apartments

1000 Franklin Ave WMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Girard Apartments
$1,040

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Base Rent$1,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2027

Girard Apartments

3253 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Garfield Court
$1,042 - $1,312

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Base Rent$1,030 - $1,300
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Garfield Court

2101 Garfield Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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property at 2012-2014 Dupont Ave S
$1,097

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Base Rent$1,097

Total Monthly Price$1,097
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2012-2014 Dupont Ave S

MinneapolisMN55405

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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 Studio unit found at 2637 Lyndale Ave S priced from $700. 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $762. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2637 Lyndale Ave SStudioStudio,1BA$700
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$762
Loring Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
3419 Nicollet Avenue3419 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800
3415 Nicollet Avenue3415 Nicollet Ave - StudioStudio,1BA$800
Lowry Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
3033 Grand Avenue S.3033 Grand Ave S - StudioStudio,1BA$828
Uptown EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$839
2426 BlaisdellStudioStudio,1BA$849
Greenway ApartmentsBlaisdell StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, MN

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Pillsbury in the in the Whittier neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 3-bedroom Model at 2209 Pleasant, Llc starting at $2,045 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pillsbury3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.98
2209 Pleasant, Llc3-bedroom3BR,1BA$1.36
1305 W 34th St2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
Rex DevelopmentRex4Plex1BR,1BA$1.06
DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Lagoon Avenue Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
3452 Emerson Ave S.11BR,1BA$1.39
2435 Pillsbury Ave. S.1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Girard1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 2300 Nicollet Avenue which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $1,558.

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 19 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 $349 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.

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