Cheap Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN from $400 (66 Rentals)

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801 E 2nd Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

801 E 2nd Street

801 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805
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18 N 2nd Ave E
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 N 2nd Ave E

18 N 2nd Ave EDuluth, MN 55802
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Windwood Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windwood Townhomes

807 Upham RdDuluth, MN 55811
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Faith Haven
1 Bedroom Apartments

Faith Haven

4901 Grand AveDuluth, MN 55807
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RosePoint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RosePoint

730 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805
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Eustone Apartments
Studio Apartments

Eustone Apartments

301-307 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805
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Cascade Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Apartments

101 W 3rd StDuluth, MN 55806
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1717 E 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1717 E 4th St

1717 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55812
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Parkwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood

1301 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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Irving School
Studio Apartments

Irving School

101 N 56th Ave WDuluth, MN 55807
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20 W 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 W 3rd St

20 W 3rd StDuluth, MN 55806
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1711 E 1st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1711 E 1st St

1711 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55812
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Bayview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview

621 Upham RdDuluth, MN 55811
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1818 W 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1818 W 2nd St

1818 W 2nd StDuluth, MN 55806
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Decker Dwellings
2 Bedroom Apartments

Decker Dwellings

4715 Decker RdDuluth, MN 55811
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Cliffside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliffside Apartments

525 Kenwood AveDuluth, MN 55811
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Portland Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Manor

831 E 4th StDuluth, MN 55805
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Lesterwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lesterwood Apartments

6025 E Superior StDuluth, MN 55804
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Urbane218
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urbane218

2011 W Superior StDuluth, MN 55806
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Duluth, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Duluth, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Duluth, MN area range in price from $765 to $4,690 with an overall median price of $2,201. The three Duluth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodland Pleasantview at $1,025, Piedmont at $850, and Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park at $765. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Duluth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodland Pleasantview$1,025$1,0251
Piedmont$1,765$8508
Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park$1,765$76511
Hermantown$1,850$1,0753
Fond Du Lac Gary New Duluth$1,895$1,7254
Morgan Park-Smithville-Riverside$1,895$1,0754
Observation Hill$2,050$76561
Park Point$2,087$83315
Bayview Heights$2,095$8508
Chester Park$2,350$83354

Cheapest Available Duluth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments in the Observation Hill neighborhood priced from $850. Brewery Creek Apartments in the East End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $858. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Duluth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade ApartmentsCozy one bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Brewery Creek Apartments2 Bedroom-Style 12BR,1BA$858
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$925
Urbane218S2 - Studio / 1 Bath Income Restricted - 60%Studio,1BA$949
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
CityView FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,015
Billlings View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
Village Place Apartments2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duluth, MN

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duluth area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1927 E 5th St Model at 1927 E 5th St, Unit 1 in the in the Congdon neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Duluth apartment is the 3 Bed Model at Tropicana Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duluth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1927 E 5th St, Unit 11927 E 5th St3BR,2BA$1.00
Tropicana Apartments3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.20
Campus ParkBrewer5BR,2BA$0.46
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsPark Point3BR,2BA$0.64
Lincoln Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Village Place Apartments2 Bedroom Market Rate2BR,1BA$1.30
Village at Matterhorn2 Bedroom Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
Billlings View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.17
2410 W 4th St, Unit Lower2410 W 4th St2BR,1BA$1.39
Brewery Creek Apartments2 Bedroom-Style 22BR,1BA$1.16

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Duluth Overview

With steep streets like San Francisco but uniquely situated on Lake Superior, Duluth is a place like no other. If you’ve ever wanted to live in the birthp+lace of pie a la mode, apartments in Duluth are just the place for you.

Why live in Duluth, MN?

Duluth is simply an inspiring place. It’s the home of many innovations: pie a la mode, the Duluth Pack, pizza rolls, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, to name a few. Though its innovations might make it seem like a whimsical place, Duluth has a solid economy with jobs in many different areas, including health care, retail, higher education, engineering, aquatic science, aviation, and tourism. Deluthians also know how to take advantage of their surroundings—skiing, sailing, and surfing are popular activities—and living in apartments in Duluth will allow you to become a true Deluthian.

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Getting Around Duluth, MN

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duluth Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duluth?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duluth is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duluth?

The cheapest apartment in Duluth is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Duluth costs $2,201.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duluth?

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 59 regular apartments in Duluth 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 Duluth?

Cheap apartments in Duluth have an average cost of $403 which is $1,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duluth.

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