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2312 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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First Place Apartments

2312 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(763) 292-3307
First Place Apartments in Minneapolis, MN - Building Photo
  • 2 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,269 Total Monthly Price

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $1,250
    Required Monthly Fees
    $19

    Total Monthly Price
    $1,269
  • 705 Square Feet

About First Place Apartments

Live in the heart of South Minneapolis! This is one of the most popular and vibrant areas to live in Minneapolis, with close proximity to popular lakes- including Bde Mke Ska, Lake of the Isles and Lake Harriet. Shopping, dining, nightlife & entertainment are within blocks in every direction as well as the famous "Eat-Street" featuring some of the best and most authentic ethnic restaurants Minneapolis has to offer! Hop on one of many bus stops or the nearby light rail to head to downtown Minneapolis just a quick ride away or skip the busy traffic and take your bike to the Midtown Greenway, from South Minneapolis go west to St. Louis Park or go east to St. Paul.

First Place Apartments is located in the Whittier Neighborhood and 55404 Zip code of Minneapolis, MN. This community is professionally managed by KRC Apartments

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am–4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

First Place Apartments offers 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,269 and having 705 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 2 Bedrooms

      2 Bedroom A

      $1,269

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 705 sq ft
      Total Monthly Price

      Total Monthly Price

      Base Rent
      $1,250
      Required Monthly Fees
      $19

      Total Monthly Price
      $1,269
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $1,269Available Now108705
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Unit 108 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Unit 108 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $1,269Total Monthly Price
        Base Rent: $1,250
        Required Monthly Fees: $19
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Deposit

      • $400 deposit

      Model Lease Information

      Price

      • $1,269Total Monthly Price
    Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 14 Units
    • 3 Stories
    • Built in 1968

    Lease Terms

    • 6 mo, 12+ mo

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

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    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Application
    Application Fee (Per Applicant)iCharged per applicant.$50.00
    Pre-Lease DepositiCharged per unit.$400.00

    Utilities

    RUBS_Water/SeweriCharged per unit.Varies/mo
    Monthly Utility Bill Processing FeeiCharged per unit.$4.95/mo
    RUBS_Trash RemovaliCharged per unit.$13.75/mo

    Other Fees and Policies

    Pet Fees

    Cat
    Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
    Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$200.00
    Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$0.00/mo
    Pet interview, Spayed/Neutered
    Restrictions:

    Must be at least 1 year of age.

    Comments:

    Max of 2.

    Parking Fees

    Surface Lot
    Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle.$0.00/mo

    Storage Fees

    Bike Storage
    Storage FeeiCharged per rentable item.$0.00

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Recycling
    • Laundry Facilities

    Interior Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Disposal
    • Refrigerator
    • Range
    • Dishwasher
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    2312 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

    Getting Around

    • 90 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

      All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 90 / 100 Exceptional public transit

      Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

    • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

      Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 60 / 100 Moderately car friendly

      Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    Getting to Know the Area

    • 90 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Nightlife

      Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Shopping

      Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 80 / 100 Parks

      Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

    • 40 / 100 Noise Level

      Some sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    Frequently Asked Questions about First Place Apartments

    Where is First Place Apartments located?

    First Place Apartments is located at 2312 1st Ave S near the Whittier area of Minneapolis, MN

    What is the current rent range at First Place Apartments?

    2 Bedrooms at First Place Apartments currently start from $1,269. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for First Place Apartments are
    • Monday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Tuesday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Wednesday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at First Place Apartments is: First Month FREE Rent Special!~~Get your First Month of Free Rent when you sign your lease at First Place Apartments! Restrictions apply - select units. Call for details!.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.2

      The First Place Apartments Apartments are 30.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Whittier area, and 41.5% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Whittier Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price Here*Neighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$1,269$1,821-$552-30.3%
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Rent Comparison to the city of Minneapolis

      FloorplanLowest Price Here*City Average RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$1,269$2,170-$901-41.5%
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Methodology: On 09/29/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 137 other apartment communities in the immediate area around First Place Apartments (Whittier), and 2254 other apartment communities in Minneapolis using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 09/29/2026

      * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees
    • Transit Friendly 3.6

      Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

      See the best Minneapolis apartments for Access to Transit
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    Nearby Schools

    Whittier International

    Minneapolis Public School Dist.
    315 West 26th Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (491 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    2/10

    Andersen Community

    Minneapolis Public School Dist.
    1098 Andersen Lane
    Public School - Grades PK-8 (747 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

    South Senior High School

    Minneapolis Public School Dist.
    3131 19th Avenue South
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1257 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
    6/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from First Place Apartments.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Lake Harriet

    Lake Harriet
    1 minute drive / 0.28 miles away

    Foshay Tower

    821 Marquette Avenue South
    3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

    Target Field

    900 South 5th Street
    4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Aldi

    1311 E Franklin Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.23 miles away

    Target

    3601 Highway 100 S
    7 minute drive / 3.64 miles away

    Costco

    5801 W 16th St
    7 minute drive / 3.65 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    1501 Hennipen Avenue
    2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away

    University of St. Thomas - Minneapolis Campus

    1000 Lasalle Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

    North Central University

    910 Elliot Avenue
    3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

    Groceries

    Aldi

    1311 E Franklin Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.23 miles away

    Cub Foods

    2850 S 26th Ave
    4 minute drive / 2.22 miles away

    Hospitals

    Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Minnesota

    2525 Chicago Avenue South
    2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

    Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 East 28th Street
    3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

    Hennepin County Medical Center

    701 Park Avenue
    3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

    Military Bases

    Fort Snelling Military Reservation

    12 minute drive / 5.91 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Loring Park

    1382 Willow St.
    1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

    Lake of the Isles

    2500 Lake Isles Pkwy. E
    3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

    Powderhorn Park

    3400 15th Ave. S
    5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away

    First Place Apartments has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Loring Park, Lake of the Isles, Powderhorn Park, Cedar Lake, and The Grand Rounds.

    Shopping Centers

    Village Center

    1804-1816 Nicollet Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.36 miles away

    Kenwood Crossing

    2212-2232 Hennepin Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away

    Highland Plaza Shopping Center

    3001-3023 Nicollet Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

    First Place Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Government Plaza Station-Hiawatha Line

    356 S 5th St
    4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

    Nicollet Mall Station-Hiawatha Line

    75 S 5th St
    4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

    Target Field Station-Hiawatha Line

    4 minute drive / 1.59 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Minneapolis Studio Apartments $1,314$635$2,544
    Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,615$500$6,629
    Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,170$280$10,000+
    Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,561$437$10,000+
    Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,445$649$6,051
    Minneapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,177$650$6,272

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