Zenith
215 N 1st Ave E,
Duluth, MN 55802
$1,149 - $3,299 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
Central Hillside
Duluth, MN
Central Hillside - Duluth, MN Area Guide
Charming Midwestern homes just minutes from Downtown Duluth
Historic
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Convenient
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Walkable
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Charming
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Central Hillside represents the neighborhood stretching west from 63rd Street up East Central Entrance. Long-standing farm-style homes share the streets with trendy new apartment developments, giving Duluth renters an incredible variety of homes to fit their budget and style. Residents praise the charming atmosphere and walkable, laid-back vibe of the neighborhood. And because it’s just a few minutes from Downtown Duluth and the shores of Lake Superior, there are incredible views to appreciate from almost anywhere.
Central Hillside’s convenient location also puts you just minutes from the restaurants and stores of Duluth, so you won’t be without entertainment. Breweries and parks surround Central Hillside, giving this vibrant area an unexpected community atmosphere.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Hillside is $813 for a studio, $1,003 for one bedroom, $1,521 for two bedrooms, and $1,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Hillside has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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284 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$813/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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408 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,003/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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927 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,521/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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472 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,462/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Hillside - Duluth, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Central Hillside - Duluth, MN offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central Hillside - Duluth, MN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Shore Scenic Railroad
- Duluth Children's Museum
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Great Lakes Aquarium
- Chester Bowl
Military Bases
Airports
- Duluth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.