Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (18 Rentals)

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The Central
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$1,059 - $1,673
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$1,054 - $1,668
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Central

3503 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3153 Columbus Ave S
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3153 Columbus Ave S

3153 Columbus Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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3336 4th Ave S
3 Bedroom Apartments

3336 4th Ave S

3336 4th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408

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3550 Park Ave S
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3550 Park Ave S

3550 Park Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
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3123 2nd Ave S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3123 2nd Ave S

3123 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3715 Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3715 Oakland Ave

3715 Oakland AveMinneapolis, MN 55407

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3540 5th Ave S
Studio Apartments

3540 5th Ave S

3540 5th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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SoPHI Apartments
Studio Apartments

SoPHI Apartments

811 E Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55407
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E 36th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

E 36th St Apartments

501 E 36th StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3533 2nd Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3533 2nd Avenue

3533 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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3001 3rd Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3001 3rd Ave S

3001 3rd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Sabathani Senior Housing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sabathani Senior Housing

3701 3rd AveMinneapolis, MN 55409
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CentralHarriet1BR,1BA$1,225
3336 4th Ave S3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MN

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 3336 4th Ave S in the in the Powderhorn neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Harriet Model at The Central starting at $1,225 with a $2.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3336 4th Ave S3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.63
The CentralHarriet1BR,1BA$2.51

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $1,225 at The Central.

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