
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (303 Rentals)
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Loring Manor Apartments

3419 Nicollet Avenue

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Garfield Ave Apartments | 2323

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2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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Lowry Hill Apartments

The Parkway Apartments

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Oak Grove Downtown

2426 Blaisdell

Loring Park Flats
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2400 Harriet Ave Apartments | Origen Living

Grove 94

Garfield Apartments

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Ellis and Louise Apartments

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225 Place Apartments

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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

29 Bryant Apartments
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Belmont Apartments

Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove

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Colfax Terrace

Nico East

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Garfield Court

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Isles East

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225–233 Oak Grove – Oak Grove Downtown

3300 Grand Ave S

2006-2008 Dupont Ave S

The Buckingham Apartments
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3523 Grand Ave S

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Girard Apartments

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AVID Uptown

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Uptown Square

Uptown Plaza

2715 dupont ave S.

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3508 Colfax Ave S

1 1/2 E 26th St

2637 Pleasant Ave

2205 Bryant Ave: The Lowry Hill Nook
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Oak Grove Apartment Hotel

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3500 Dupont Ave

Odie Apartments

Lumos Apartments

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2739 Girard Ave S

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3007 Irving Ave S, Unit 1, Unit 1

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2310 Harriet Ave S

Ridgewood Arches

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Flats at Emerson

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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 | $1,124 | $725 | $1,658 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $825 | $3,900 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $927 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,655 | $6,686 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
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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 3137 Aldrich priced from $150. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3137 Aldrich | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 3137 Aldrich | 1BR,1BA | $150 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $772 |
| Loring Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 2741 Pillsbury | Studio 1 Bath - 2741 Pillsbury | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Lowry Hill Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Parkway Apartments | Studio (281 sq ft) | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Oak Grove Downtown | 116 Oak Grove - S3 | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Loring Park Flats | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 2876 Humboldt Ave S | 2876 Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, MN
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2613 Bryant Ave S Model at 2613 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2613 Bryant Ave S - FL1 in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Emerson Manor Flats starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2613 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2613 Bryant Ave S - FL1 | 2613 Bryant Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Emerson Manor Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 2828 Blaisdell Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2828 Blaisdell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 3125 Aldrich | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 3125 Aldrich | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2641 Garfield Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 2715 dupont ave S. | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 3419 Nicollet Avenue | 3419 Nicollet Ave - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 2300 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is 3137 Aldrich which is listed at $150, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $7,688.
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 24 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 $256 which is $7,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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