
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood of Duluth, MN from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Townview Villas

CityView Flats

117 E 3rd St

421-423 E 5th St

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Village Place Apartments

125 N 2nd Ave E

Zenith DCHS

Lincoln Park Flats

419 E 5th St

17 E 6th St
Downtown Duluth, Duluth, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Duluth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Duluth Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $765 | $1,468 |
Downtown Duluth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $675 | $2,395 |
Downtown Duluth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $858 | $3,531 |
Downtown Duluth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,200 | $3,849 |
Downtown Duluth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Duluth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Duluth area of Duluth, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascade Apartments priced from $850. Brewery Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $858. Here are the most affordable Downtown Duluth apartments for rent in Duluth, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cascade Apartments | Cozy one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Brewery Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom-Style 1 | 2BR,1BA | $858 |
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Village Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Lincoln Park Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
CityView Flats | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,365 |
The Overlook | 2 Bdrm /1 Bath/LV - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Duluth, MN
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Duluth area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Bedroom- br Model at The Harbours in the in the Spirit Valley-Denfeld-Norton Park neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Duluth apartment is the Mezz G Model at Zenith DCHS starting at $2,650 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Duluth Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Duluth apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Harbours | 2 Bedroom- br | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Zenith DCHS | Mezz G | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Village Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Acres on Arrowhead | Duluth 2 bed 1 bath J | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Brewery Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom-Style 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Overlook | 2 Bdrm /1 Bath/LV - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
CityView Flats | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Lincoln Park Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
521 W 2nd Street - Leijona | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Duluth Neighborhood in Duluth, MN
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Duluth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Duluth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Duluth is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Duluth?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Duluth is Cascade Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Duluth costs $2,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Duluth?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Duluth have an average cost of $126 which is $2,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Duluth.
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