Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cooper Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (170 Rentals)

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Cooper - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!

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Huron Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huron Estates

614 Huron Blvd SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Riverside Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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1524 6th StMinneapolis, MN 55413
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Cooper, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cooper Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cooper area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware priced from $620. Wadaag Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $676. Here are the most affordable Cooper apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$620
Wadaag Commons1 BR Apartment1BR,1BA$676
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$735
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio,1BA$750
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
The MiroStudioStudio,1BA$799
Bridgewater CrossingsStudio with closetStudio,1BA$800
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$849
Stadium Village ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooper, MN

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cooper area is the $0.60 price per square foot 1-Month Free for a Limited Time Only! Model at Grand & Finn II in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Cooper apartment is the 3 BR Apartment Model at Wadaag Commons starting at $1,633 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cooper apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand & Finn II1-Month Free for a Limited Time Only!4BR,2BA$0.60
Wadaag Commons3 BR Apartment3BR,2BA$1.37
3229 29th Ave S, Unit Upper3229 29th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.16
3105 16th Ave S, Unit Three3105 16th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.26
904-9122BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Mount Curve Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Fairview Flats2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.27
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The Pavilion on Berry Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cooper, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Cooper Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cooper Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cooper?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cooper is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cooper?

The cheapest apartment in Cooper is Wadaag Commons which is listed at $676, while the average apartment in Cooper costs $3,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cooper?

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 67 regular apartments in Cooper 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 Cooper?

Cheap apartments in Cooper have an average cost of $664 which is $2,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cooper.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.