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

Creek Terrace Apartments

5544/5301 Chicago Ave S

Woodhaven

Diamond Pointe Apartments

Oaks Station Place

5701 Lyndale Ave S

Fuller Park Flats

Hiawatha Flats
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Lyndale Garden

6324 Lyndale Ave S

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The Chamberlain Apartments
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Diamond Lake - 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!
Diamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Diamond Lake Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $925 | $2,469 |
Diamond Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $895 | $2,662 |
Diamond Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,250 | $4,060 |
Diamond Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,600 | $3,195 |
Diamond Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $2,100 | $2,849 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Diamond Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Richlyn Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Creek Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Karmel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Lyndale Garden | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
5544/5301 Chicago Ave S | 5600 Nicollet | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Woodlake Park | Lynwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
The Chamberlain Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,209 |
Riley Apartments | Lyndale - C | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Fuller Park Flats | B | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
Hiawatha Flats | SA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windom Gables | Windom (3bd/2ba) - 1250sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Woodhaven | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
NIC 44 | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.90 |
City Limits Apartments | Nokomis | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Richfield Square Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Oaks on Pleasant | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Woodlake Park | Lynwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
5544/5301 Chicago Ave S | 5600 Nicollet | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Creek Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Lyndale Garden | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Lake, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #109
Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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