West Franklin Apartments

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242 W Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Studio–3 Bedrooms
400–1,100 Square Feet

About West Franklin Apartments

242 West Franklin Avenue sits between downtown and uptown Minneapolis near lovely Stevens Square Park. Spacious apartments with large windows can be enjoyed by you and your cat (s) (2 cats allowed). Moving in will be an ease with the help of elevators, carports and limited off-street parking. Card operated laundry available in the building. Mortimer’s Bar and Restaurant, The Lowry and Rinata Restaurant are within walking distance. The #2 bus line is conveniently located nearby.

West Franklin Apartments is located in the 55404 Zip code of Minneapolis, MN.

Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Open Now

Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–4:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Studio
1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

Studio
0BR/1.0BA
Studio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ft
Available Now
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map Photos
Available Now 407 400 $500
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Unit Description
Sits between downtown and uptown Minneapolis near lovely Stevens Square Park. Spacious apartments with large windows can be enjoyed by you and your cat (s) (2 cats allowed). Moving in will be an ease with the help of elevators, carports and limited off street parking. Many restaurants and stores within walking distance. The #2 bus line is right across the street. Fixed Monthly Charges: Electric paid to provider Rubs water/sewer variable* RUBS Processing Fee $6.00 Trash $15.00 Minimum Liability Policy** $10.50 LLI Processing Fee** $4.50 Optional Monthly Charges: Parking: $50 based on availability Cat $25.00 6 Month Lease $75.00 9 Month Lease $50.00 Storage site specific *See utility addendum for full disclosure **Liability insurance fees are waived for renters that provide the Declarations Page of their own Renter's Insurance Policy
Apartment Unit: 407Apartment Model: 0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1 Bath, 400 sq ftAvailable Now
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1 Bedroom
1BR/1.0BA
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 740 sq ft
Available Aug 1
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map Photos
August 1, 2026 205 740 $500
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Unit 205 Amenities and Features
Unique Features
heat
Unit Description
Sits between downtown and uptown Minneapolis near lovely Stevens Square Park. Spacious apartments with large windows can be enjoyed by you and your cat (s) (2 cats allowed). Moving in will be a breeze with the help of elevators, carports and limited off street parking. Many restaurants and stores within walking distance. The #2 bus line is right across the street. Fixed Monthly Charges: Electric paid to provider Rubs water/sewer variable* RUBS Processing Fee $6.00 Trash $15.00 Minimum Liability Policy** $10.50 LLI Processing Fee** $4.50 Optional Monthly Charges: $50 Covered Carport if available Cat $25.00 6 Month Lease $75.00 9 Month Lease $50.00 Storage site specific *See utility addendum for full disclosure **Liability insurance fees are waived for renters that provide the Declarations Page of their own Renter's Insurance Policy
Apartment Unit: 205Apartment Model: 1BR/1.0BA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 740 sq ftAvailable August 1, 2026
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2 Bedrooms
2BR/1.0BA
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ft

Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable 2BR/1.0BA 900 sq ft
3 Bedrooms
3BR/1.0BA
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1100 sq ft

Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable 3BR/1.0BA 1100 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	Photos
Available Now	407	400	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	Photos
August 1, 2026	205	740	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	2BR/1.0BA	900 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	3BR/1.0BA	1100 sq ft

Price shown is base rent. 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.

Property Information

34 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1961

Lease Terms

6, 9, 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.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
Due at Move-In: Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged per unit.$500.00

Utilities

Utility - Water/SeweriVaries/mo

Liability Insurancei$15.00/mo

Trash Admin Feei$15.00/mo

6 month leasei$75.00/mo

9 Month Leasei$50.00/mo

12 Month Leasei$0.00/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat: Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$300.00; Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$25.00/mo

Parking Fees

Covered: Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle.$50.00/mo

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.

Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0

2 Renters Reviews

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franklin avenue apartment
August 14, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
Good location close to downtown. Close to bus and free off street parking. Clean and fresh apartments. Lots of places to eat and coffee shops are a close walk.

the franklin apartment
July 26, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
clean and quiet with a nice layout. Close to downtown Minneapolis and freeways. Shopping steps away and places to eat.

Nearby Schools

Anwatin Middle Com & Spanish D I

Minneapolis Public School Dist.

256 Upton Avenue South

Public School - Grades 6-8 (320 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

North Academy Senior High

Minneapolis Public School Dist.

1500 James Avenue North

Public School - Grades 9-12 (487 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.3 miles away

Kenwood Elementary

Minneapolis Public School Dist.

2013 Penn Avenue South

Public School - Grades K-5 (381 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from West Franklin Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Aldi

1311 E Franklin Ave

3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

Target

3601 Highway 100 S

7 minute drive / 3.62 miles away

Costco

5801 W 16th St

7 minute drive / 3.65 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

1311 E Franklin Ave

3 minute drive / 1.22 miles away

Cub Foods

2850 S 26th Ave

4 minute drive / 2.24 miles away

Military Bases

Fort Snelling Military Reservation

12 minute drive / 5.92 miles away

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

West Franklin Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Minneapolis Studio Apartments	$1,316	$610	$2,409
Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,641	$500	$6,779
Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,181	$469	$10,000+
Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,616	$739	$10,000+
Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments	$2,285	$649	$10,000+
Minneapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments	$3,524	$2,200	$8,815