Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seward Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (20 Rentals)

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904-912
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

904-912

904 21st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Franklin Housing Co-op
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Housing Co-op

2300 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55406
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Seward - 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!

Seward, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seward area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware priced from $640. Wadaag Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $676. Here are the most affordable Seward apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$640
Wadaag Commons1 BR Apartment1BR,1BA$676
Bridgewater CrossingsStudio with closetStudio,1BA$800
904-9121BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
Cedars 94CentralStudio,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seward, MN

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seward area is the $1.50 price per square foot 136 Melbourne Ave SE Model at 136 Melbourne Ave SE, Unit Second Floor Flat Floor in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Seward 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 Seward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
136 Melbourne Ave SE, Unit Second Floor Flat Floor136 Melbourne Ave SE3BR,1BA$1.50
Wadaag Commons3 BR Apartment3BR,2BA$1.37
904-9122BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Minneapolis Grand ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Bridgewater CrossingsBWC 1 Bedroom 2111, 2101, 20191BR,1BA$1.46
912 22nd Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 912 22nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
Riverside Flats1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.00
Cedars 94RiversideStudio ,1BA$2.17
The Bessemer at Seward CommonsFranklinStudio ,1BA$2.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Seward, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #167

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Seward Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Seward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seward is under $1,241.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seward?

The cheapest apartment in Seward is Wadaag Commons which is listed at $676, while the average apartment in Seward costs $3,140.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seward?

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 11 regular apartments in Seward 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 Seward?

Cheap apartments in Seward have an average cost of $483 which is $2,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seward.

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