Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (43 Rentals)

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5701 Lyndale Ave S

MinneapolisMN55419

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Diamond Lake Properties
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Lake Properties

100-102 W Diamond Lake RdMinneapolis, MN 55419
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4844 Chicago
1 Bedroom Apartments

4844 Chicago

4844 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55417
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4422 Nicollet Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4422 Nicollet Ave

4422 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Casablanca
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca

4711 Nicollet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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InHabit Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

InHabit Apartments

5924 Pillsbury Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
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Rustic Lodge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rustic Lodge

4815 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55419
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4610 Bryant Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

4610 Bryant Ave S

4610 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419

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Cedar Apartments
Studio Apartments

Cedar Apartments

7244 Cedar Ave SRichfield, MN 55423
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Pleasant Ave Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Ave Apartments

6401-6421 Pleasant AveRichfield, MN 55423
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1001/15 East 66th St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001/15 East 66th St.

1001-1015 E 66th StRichfield, MN 55423
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Hub Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hub Apartments

200-212 W 65th StRichfield, MN 55423
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Eastfield
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastfield

7137 Chicago Ave SRichfield, MN 55423

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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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Lynwood Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Flats

800-840 W 65th StRichfield, MN 55423
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Pleasant Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Apartments

6313 Pleasant Ave SRichfield, MN 55423
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Diamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diamond Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Richlyn Apartments priced from $925. Creek Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Diamond Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richlyn Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
Creek Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Karmel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Lyndale Garden1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,025
5544/5301 Chicago Ave S5600 Nicollet1BR,1BA$1,075
Woodlake ParkLynwood1BR,1BA$1,140
The Chamberlain ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$1,209
Riley ApartmentsLyndale - CStudio,1BA$1,240
Fuller Park FlatsBStudio,1BA$1,245
Hiawatha FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Lake, MN

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diamond Lake area is the $1.48 price per square foot Windom (3bd/2ba) - 1250sqft Model at Windom Gables in the in the Armatage neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Diamond Lake apartment is the B1 Model at Woodhaven starting at $1,625 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Armatage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windom GablesWindom (3bd/2ba) - 1250sqft3BR,2BA$1.48
WoodhavenB12BR,2BA$1.55
NIC 443BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.90
City Limits ApartmentsNokomis2BR,1BA$1.62
Richfield Square ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
The Oaks on PleasantAsh1BR,1BA$1.94
Woodlake ParkLynwood1BR,1BA$1.69
5544/5301 Chicago Ave S5600 Nicollet1BR,1BA$1.59
Creek Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Lyndale Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #109

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Diamond Lake Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Lake is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Diamond Lake is Creek Terrace Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Diamond Lake costs $2,474.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Lake?

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 1 regular apartments in Diamond Lake 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 Diamond Lake?

Cheap apartments in Diamond Lake have an average cost of $101 which is $2,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Lake.

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