
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (287 Rentals)
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1820 1st Ave S

2704 Aldrich Ave S, Unit 1 (2704)

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Loring Grove Apartments

Loring Manor Apartments

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2417 Garfield Apartments

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Lowry Hill Apartments

The Parkway Apartments

2426 Blaisdell

Loring Park Flats
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Oak Grove Downtown

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225–233 Oak Grove – Oak Grove Downtown

2217 Colfax Ave South, Unit Studio

Mall Apartments

Greenway Apartments

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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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Oak Grove Apartment Hotel

2100 Aldrich

2120 Aldrich Ave S

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Isles West

29 Bryant Apartments

2120 Garfield Avenue

Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove

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Marcelle

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Colfax Terrace

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225 Place Apartments
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Colfax Manor

2218 Nicollet Ave, Unit 23

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440 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 440 Ridgewood

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Girard Apartments

Nico East

Uptown Plaza

2205 Bryant Ave: The Lowry Hill Nook

2715 dupont ave S.

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Belmont Apartments

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Garfield Court
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2212 Girard Ave S

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242 West Franklin Ave

2616 Harriet Ave, Unit 215

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3508 Colfax Ave S

Akin Apartments

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3036 Harriet Ave, Unit B

Odie Apartments

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AVID Uptown

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3029 Holmes Avenue, Unit 5

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Pillsbury Flats
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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 | $1,113 | $750 | $1,619 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $750 | $3,900 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $1,600 | $7,102 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $2,375 | $7,092 |
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There are currently 287 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 Studio unit found at Copenhagen Enterprises priced from $750. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 1815 First Ave Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $772 |
| Loring Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| The Parkway Apartments | Studio (281 sq ft) | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Franklin Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Loring Park Flats | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lakesbury Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Greenway Apartments | Blaisdell Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 424 West 24th Street | Harriet | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, MN
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3-bedroom Model at 2209 Pleasant, Llc in the in the Whittier neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2 BD 1 BA Model at 1305 W 34th St starting at $1,825 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Lowry Hill East 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 | $1.36 |
| 1305 W 34th St | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 3240 Pillsbury Ave S, Unit Lower | 3240 Pillsbury Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 2bed 2bath with large deck | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 1619 Lagoon Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 2401 Dupont Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2421 Pillsbury Ave S | 2-Bed C | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | 2222 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Emerson Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 123 West 26th Street | 18 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is Lakesbury Apartments which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $6,783.
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 13 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 $453 which is $6,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Authentic Minneapolis: An Insider's Guide to Renting in the City of Lakes
Written by: Stephanie Lica
Hello from the Twin Cities! I’m Stephanie — your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis. I’m here to give you the inside scoop on this frigid, yet fascinating city.

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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love life in the Twin Cities.

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Written by: Stephanie Lica
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
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