Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 427 6th St SE

$1,195

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$1,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

427 6th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 1204 Harmon Pl

$1,250

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$1,250

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1204 Harmon Pl, Unit #10

1204 Harmon Pl
MinneapolisMN55403
property at 433 S 7th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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433 S 7th St, Unit 1607

433 S 7th St
MinneapolisMN55415

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property at 20 NE 2nd St

$1,595

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$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 NE 2nd St

MinneapolisMN55413
property at 929 Portland Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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929 Portland Ave

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 720 3rd Ave NE

$1,650

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$1,650

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720 3rd Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55413
property at 433 S 7th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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433 S 7th St, Unit 2116

433 S 7th St
MinneapolisMN55415

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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 Shoreline Plaza priced from $653. Holmes Park Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Downtown Minneapolis apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Remington ApartmentsStudio September Move InStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Minneapolis, MN

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Minneapolis area is the $1.14 price per square foot Type B Model at 416 Lofts in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Downtown Minneapolis apartment is the 2bed 2bath with large deck Model at Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 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.
416 LoftsType B2BR,1BA$1.14
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
Lee LoftsCowboy1BR,1BA$1.72
801 4th St SE, Unit Limelight801 4th St SE1BR,1BA$0.95
Riverside HomesSilver Maple2BR,1BA$1.45
Lowry Hill Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Remington ApartmentsStudio September Move InStudio ,1BA$1.35
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.59
Seven CornersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #13

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Minneapolis

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Minneapolis?

There are currently 464 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Minneapolis, MN with pricing that ranges from $653 to $11,439. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Minneapolis ranging from $1,195 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Minneapolis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Minneapolis ranges from $1,195 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,265.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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