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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Minneapolis, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Minneapolis, MN area range in price from $495 to $15,685 with an overall median price of $2,950. The three Minneapolis neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Field at $1,100, South of Maryland at $795, and Cleveland at $1,375. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Minneapolis Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Field$1,100$1,1001
South of Maryland$1,295$79556
Cleveland$1,375$1,3751
Cedar Highlands$1,435$1,2751
Bald Eagle Lake$1,572$1,02524
Folwell$1,575$1,3254
Downtown White Bear Lake$1,575$1,5751
Webber Camden$1,599$8752
Camden$1,650$8755
Highwood$1,700$854113

Cheapest Available Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Paige Hall in the Greater Central neighborhood priced from $551. The Quad on Delaware in the Elliot Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Minneapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$620
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Wadaag Commons1 BR Apartment1BR,1BA$676
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Brentwood | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$715
The BalmoralEfficiencyStudio,1BA$718
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Greenway ApartmentsBlaisdell StudioStudio,1BA$734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Minneapolis area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3004 James Ave S Model at 3004 James Ave S, Unit 3J-2 3004 James Ave S. in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Minneapolis apartment is the 1-Month Free for a Limited Time Only! Model at Grand & Finn II starting at $795 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Minneapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3004 James Ave S, Unit 3J-2 3004 James Ave S.3004 James Ave S3BR,1BA$0.97
Grand & Finn II1-Month Free for a Limited Time Only!4BR,2BA$0.60
1726 James Ave N, Unit 11726 James Ave N4BR,1BA$0.65
The Marshall3X3A Renovated3BR,3BA$0.81
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
Loring Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Park 851BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.13
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The Chalet22BR,1BA$1.00

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Minneapolis Overview

Where the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet, sits Minneapolis and its sister city Saint Paul. With Minneapolis having the largest population in the state and Saint Paul being the capital, these Twin Cities form the second-largest economic center of the Midwest. The area is surrounded by scenic water parks, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and waterfalls, making it the perfect city for watersport fans. Connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, these green spaces link together through seven districts around the city. Minneapolis is also considered a global city and a significant contributor to the world economy. With the fifth-highest number of Fortune 500 companies in the country, apartments in Minneapolis are perfect for young professionals to live.

Why live in Minneapolis, MN?

The Twin Cities are considered the Midwest’s cultural capital with more than 60 museums, 30 stage theaters, and ten dance companies. With unique attractions, world-class dining, and miles of green spaces, it has the best of two cities for the price of one. With nearly two dozen Fortune 500 companies calling Minneapolis home, such as UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Best Buy, the local economy continues to grow. No sales tax on clothing makes shopping at the Mall of America, the largest mall in the country, that much better.

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Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #1

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 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.

Minneapolis, MN Area Reviews

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Stephanie • 4+ years in Minneapolis

February 25, 2025

A dream city for outdoorsy types who crave an urban experience...there's nothing like a day at the lakes or hitting up the Grand Rounds. Add amazing theater (like the Guthre) and restaurants and you have the perfect urban (but not too urban) lifestyle. The cost of living is going up but still pretty reasonable compared to most cities of a similar size and with similar cultural opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Minneapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Minneapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Minneapolis is under $734.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minneapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Minneapolis is Wadaag Commons which is listed at $676, while the average apartment in Minneapolis costs $2,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Minneapolis?

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 14,765 regular apartments in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

Cheap apartments in Minneapolis have an average cost of $423 which is $2,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minneapolis.

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