3455 Chicago Ave
MinneapolisMN55407
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (20 Rentals)
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Sabathani Senior Housing
3701 3rd AveMinneapolis, MN 55409
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from $990Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Minneapolis Grand Apartments
2401 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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from $998Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Central
3503 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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from $1,1751 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
3200 Oakland Ave
3200 Oakland AveMinneapolis, MN 55407
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from $1,313Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
HQ Apartments
816 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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from $1,339Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Groove Lofts
608 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55402
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from $1,340Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bohen
2851 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55408
3515 2nd Ave S
MinneapolisMN55408
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from $1,432Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
4th and Park
700 S 4th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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from $1,448Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
365 Nicollet
365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
3139 3rd Ave S
MinneapolisMN55408
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from $1,5501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 29
240 Park Avenue
240 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
3544 Portland Ave
MinneapolisMN55407
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Central - 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!
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Central, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Central Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $950 | $2,508 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $920 | $3,433 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,132 | $890 | $7,604 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,787 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $620 | $4,530 |
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware priced from $620. The Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,063. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Quad on Delaware | D1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $620 |
| The Central | Page | Studio,1BA | $1,063 |
| Sabathani Senior Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| HQ Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
| Groove Lofts | Andy | Studio,1BA | $1,339 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MN
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $3.50 price per square foot Dart Premier Model at The Beach Club Residences in the in the Whittier neighborhood starting from $4,590. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2Bed/1.5Bath Model at 3322 Chicago Ave starting at $1,750 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Powderhorn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Beach Club Residences | Dart Premier | 3BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| 3322 Chicago Ave | 2Bed/1.5Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
| The Quad on Delaware | B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Bohen | Wilder | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Sabathani Senior Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Minneapolis Grand Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 365 Nicollet | P-1B-03 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| HQ Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
| Groove Lofts | Andy | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
| The Central | Page | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #175
Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Central Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $1,793.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Sabathani Senior Housing which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Central costs $4,590.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
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 5 regular apartments in Central 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 Central?
Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $413 which is $4,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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