Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $500 (196 Rentals)

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Brentwood Apartments
$717 - $727
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$700 - $710
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$17

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$717 - $727
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Brentwood Apartments

117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Haverhill Apartments
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$782 - $922
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$765 - $905
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$17

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$782 - $922
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Haverhill Apartments

32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Loring Grove Apartments
$825 - $999
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$825 - $999

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$825 - $999
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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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The Villa Apartments
$875 - $1,445
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$825 - $1,395
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$50

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$875 - $1,445
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The Villa Apartments

1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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property at 1401 Willow St

$895 - $1,650

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$895

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$895

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1401 Willow St

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 605 S 9th St

$900

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$900

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605 S 9th St

MinneapolisMN55404
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225 Place Apartments
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$903 - $953
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$899 - $949
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$4

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$903 - $953
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225 Place Apartments

225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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property at 706 S 9th St

$895 - $925

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$915

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$915

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706 S 9th St

MinneapolisMN55404
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FIT
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$921 - $1,428
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$913 - $1,420
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$8

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$921 - $1,428
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FIT

515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Drexel Apartments
$990 - $1,455
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$990 - $1,455

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$990 - $1,455
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Drexel Apartments

1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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LaSalle Apartments
$1,000 - $1,644
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$985 - $1,629
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$15

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$1,000 - $1,644
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026

LaSalle Apartments

36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Studios at 7 Corners
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$1,045
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$995
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$50

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$1,045
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Studios at 7 Corners

1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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214 Place Apartments
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$1,063 - $1,203
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$1,059 - $1,199
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$1,063 - $1,203
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214 Place Apartments

214 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Minneapolis area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Paige Hall priced from $551. 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $642. Here are the most affordable Downtown Minneapolis apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$642
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Spruce Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$717
The BalmoralEfficiencyStudio,1BA$718
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
The Remington Campus ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Minneapolis, MN

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Minneapolis area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Sela Campus University Apartments in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Minneapolis apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Shelby Commons starting at $1,338 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Minneapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sela Campus University Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Shelby CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove DowntownSpruce 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
Haverhill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.02
St. George Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
409 University Ave SE1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.50
Oak Grove Apartment Hotel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
The Remington Campus ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.35
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota and customized analysis for Central Minneapolis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Minneapolis Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Minneapolis?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Minneapolis is at Paige Hall listed at $551.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Minneapolis Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Minneapolis Apartment is $772 at Stradford Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Minneapolis Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Minneapolis is starting from $723 at Holmes Park Village.

What is the most affordable Downtown Minneapolis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Minneapolis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Holmes Park Village and starts from $792.

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