Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (21 Rentals)
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Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Longfellow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Longfellow Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $799 | $2,765 |
Longfellow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $850 | $3,575 |
Longfellow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $570 | $7,587 |
Longfellow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,513 | $730 | $9,673 |
Longfellow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $640 | $4,530 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Longfellow Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Longfellow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Longfellow area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware priced from $640. The Miro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Longfellow apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Quad on Delaware | D1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $640 |
The Miro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Southsider | A1-SS | Studio,1BA | $899 |
The Moline | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
B-Side | Studio Alt | Studio,1BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Longfellow, MN
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Longfellow area is the $1.56 price per square foot apt2 2br Model at Minnehaha Apartments in the in the Greater Longfellow neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Longfellow apartment is the B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Quad on Delaware starting at $899 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Elliot Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Longfellow apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Minnehaha Apartments | apt2 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Quad on Delaware | B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
2828 28th Ave S | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Minneapolis Grand Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Expo | Bemidji | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
Minnehaha Apartments | renovated 1 bdrm 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
The Moline | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Southsider | A2-SS | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
Everlake Apartments | Resilient | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
B-Side | Studio Alt | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLongfellow, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #154
Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Longfellow Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Longfellow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Longfellow is under $1,339.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Longfellow?
The cheapest apartment in Longfellow is The Moline which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Longfellow costs $3,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Longfellow?
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 19 regular apartments in Longfellow 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 Longfellow?
Cheap apartments in Longfellow have an average cost of $329 which is $3,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Longfellow.
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