
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN from $400 with Swimming Pool (220 Rentals)
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Cedars 94

Mill District City Club Apartments

Windsor Gates

The Laker

Axon Green

Artistry on 10th

Lake West on France

Laurel Village
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Minnehaha 94

Everlake Apartments

Marquee

Revel

Noko

The Asher

Colony Apartment Homes

The Finch

Ridgewood Arches

Inspire

LPM Apartments

Walkway

Soo Line Building City Apartments

The Hall Lofts

Northumberland Apartments

ELEVATE Apartment Homes

The Bohen

Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes

Blue and Lime

Track 29 City Apartments

Hiawatha Flats

Marbella on Dean

4th and Park

East End

Junction Flats

One Ten Grant

HQ Apartments

270 Hennepin

Xenia Apartments

Foundry Lake Street

Moment

NIC on 5th

Dock Street Flats

Rafter

Mill City Apartments

Third North Apartments

Arcata Apartments
Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Minneapolis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Minneapolis Studio Apartments | $1,380 | $640 | $6,643 |
Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $789 | $10,000+ |
Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $519 | $10,000+ |
Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $495 | $10,000+ |
Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $495 | $5,341 |
Minneapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,503 | $2,550 | $4,050 |
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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.
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 $723.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minneapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Minneapolis is Pillsbury Apartments | 2200 which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Minneapolis costs $2,914.
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 274,402 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 $429 which is $2,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minneapolis.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.