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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $640 | $4,609 |
| Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $500 | $7,259 |
| Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $739 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Minneapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $2,200 | $9,636 |
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Write a ReviewA dream city for outdoorsy types who crave an urban experience...there's nothing like a day at the lakes or hitting up the Grand Rounds. Add amazing theater (like the Guthre) and restaurants and you have the perfect urban (but not too urban) lifestyle. The cost of living is going up but still pretty reasonable compared to most cities of a similar size and with similar cultural opportunities.
Currently the most affordable Studio in Minneapolis is at Shoreline Plaza listed at $653.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Minneapolis is $1,309.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Minneapolis is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at 1511 Grand Ave.
The average size for a Studio rental in Minneapolis is currently 400 sq ft.
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Written by: Stephanie Lica
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.
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN.
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love life in the Twin Cities.
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