Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $700 (14 Rentals)

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1600 N Emerson AveMinneapolis, MN 55411

Near North - 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!

Near North, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near North area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Aster Apartments priced from $871. The Cameron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Near North apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$871
The CameronStudio - EStudio,1BA$1,045
PeregrineOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,113
The RedwellPrairie SpyStudio,1BA$1,125
The Hall LoftsA14 - IZ 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North, MN

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near North area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Phoenix North Loop in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value Near North apartment is the 1726 James Ave N Model at 1726 James Ave N, Unit 1 starting at $850 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Greater Near North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Phoenix North Loop2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.94
1726 James Ave N, Unit 11726 James Ave N4BR,1BA$0.65
ElseWarehouse in the North LoopHarrison2BR,2BA$2.52
PeregrineTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.98
Gurley Lofts1-E1BR,1BA$2.02
SatoriBasalt1BR,1BA$1.88
The PalmerL1BR,1BA$2.47
Dock Street FlatsPilsbury DStudio ,1BA$2.75
Third North ApartmentsNew York - CJ ALCOVE1BR,1BA$2.84
The RedwellPrairie SpyStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near North, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #128

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 Near North Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near North is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North?

The cheapest apartment in Near North is Aster Apartments which is listed at $939, while the average apartment in Near North costs $2,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near North?

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 5 regular apartments in Near North 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 Near North?

Cheap apartments in Near North have an average cost of $601 which is $2,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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