
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $595 (332 Rentals)
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3224 Hennepin Ave

2529 Pleasant Ave, Unit 2

2529 Pleasant Ave, Unit 2

2637 Lyndale Ave S

Copenhagen Enterprises

Loring Manor Apartments

3419 Nicollet Avenue

2529 Pleasant Ave, Unit 2

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Lowry Hill Apartments
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2426 Blaisdell

Greenway Apartments

Loring Park Flats

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Loring Grove Apartments

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Oak Grove Downtown

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225–233 Oak Grove – Oak Grove Downtown

Mall Apartments

Yorkshire Apartments

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Knox and Lagoon Apartments

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Ellis and Louise Apartments
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2112 Garfield Ave, Unit Apt 4

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Flats at Emerson

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225 Place Apartments

The Buckingham Apartments

2120 Aldrich Ave S

Oak Grove Apartment Hotel

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Marcelle

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2417 Garfield Apartments

2216 Harriet Ave

2120 Garfield Avenue
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Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove

2100 Aldrich

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Colfax Terrace

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Colfax Manor

1901 Lyndale

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Mission Lofts

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AVID Uptown

The Parkway Apartments

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Belmont Apartments

Uptown Plaza
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2205 Bryant Ave: The Lowry Hill Nook

2715 dupont ave S.

Odie Apartments

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Girard Apartments

Ridgewood Arches

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Garfield Court

Grove 94

Nico East

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3508 Colfax Ave S

2012-2014 Dupont Ave S
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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 | $1,125 | $700 | $1,700 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $600 | $3,900 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,495 | $7,059 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $2,195 | $7,410 |
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There are currently 332 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2637 Lyndale Ave S | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $762 |
| Loring Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 3419 Nicollet Avenue | 3419 Nicollet Ave - Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| 3415 Nicollet Avenue | 3415 Nicollet Ave - Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Lowry Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 3033 Grand Avenue S. | 3033 Grand Ave S - Studio | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| Uptown Estates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| 2426 Blaisdell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Greenway Apartments | Blaisdell Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 2209 Pleasant, Llc | 3-bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1305 W 34th St | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 2bed 2bath with large deck | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Rex Development | Rex4Plex | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Lagoon Avenue Estates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 3452 Emerson Ave S. | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 2435 Pillsbury Ave. S. | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Girard | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 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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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Authentic Minneapolis: An Insider's Guide to Renting in the City of Lakes
Written by: Stephanie Lica
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