Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (287 Rentals)

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1820 1st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403
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Loring Grove Apartments
$805 - $965
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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Oak Grove Downtown
$860 - $910
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$845 - $895
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Oak Grove Downtown

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

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$895 - $1,450
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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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$900 - $1,375

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$900 - $1,375
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Ellis and Louise Apartments

3440 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Flats at Emerson
$905 - $910
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$895 - $900
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$905 - $910
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Flats at Emerson

3441 Emerson Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Isles West
$930 - $1,505
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$850 - $1,425
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$930 - $1,505
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Isles West

1115-1125 W 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Marcelle
$952 - $992
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$935 - $975
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$17

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$952 - $992
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Marcelle

2400 Harriet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Colfax Terrace
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$952 - $1,412
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$935 - $1,395
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Colfax Terrace

3433-3435 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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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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Colfax Manor
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$960 - $1,160
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$945 - $1,145
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Colfax Manor

3401 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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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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Belmont Apartments
$1,041 - $1,071
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$895 - $925
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Belmont Apartments

1000 Franklin Ave WMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Garfield Court
$1,047 - $1,092
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$1,035 - $1,080
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Garfield Court

2101 Garfield Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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2212 Girard Ave S
$1,050 - $1,350
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$1,050 - $1,350

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$1,050 - $1,350
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2212 Girard Ave S

2212 Girard Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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242 West Franklin Ave
$1,065 - $1,480
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$910 - $1,325
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242 West Franklin Ave

242 W Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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property at 2616 Harriet Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2616 Harriet Ave, Unit 215

2616 Harriet Ave
MinneapolisMN55408
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3036 Harriet Ave, Unit B
$1,100
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$1,100

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3036 Harriet Ave, Unit B

3036 Harriet AveMinneapolis, MN 55408
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AVID Uptown
$1,112
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$1,045
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$67

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$1,112
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AVID Uptown

3431 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Pillsbury Flats
$1,127
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$1,110
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Pillsbury Flats

2508-2520 Pillsbury Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copenhagen Enterprises1815 First Ave StudioStudio,1BA$750
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$772
Loring Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$810
The Parkway ApartmentsStudio (281 sq ft)Studio,1BA$825
Franklin VillaStudioStudio,1BA$839
2426 BlaisdellStudioStudio,1BA$849
Loring Park Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Lakesbury Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Greenway ApartmentsBlaisdell StudioStudio,1BA$875
424 West 24th StreetHarriet1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2209 Pleasant, Llc3-bedroom3BR,1BA$1.36
1305 W 34th St2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.35
3240 Pillsbury Ave S, Unit Lower3240 Pillsbury Ave S2BR,1BA$1.46
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
1619 Lagoon Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
2401 Dupont Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
2421 Pillsbury Ave S2-Bed C2BR,1BA$1.41
2222 Nicollet Avenue2222 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Emerson Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
123 West 26th Street181BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $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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