Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (204 Rentals)

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1820 1st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403
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Brentwood Apartments
$752 - $782
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$735 - $765
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$752 - $782
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Brentwood Apartments

117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Haverhill Apartments
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$782 - $932
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$765 - $915
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$782 - $932
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Haverhill Apartments

32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Loring Grove Apartments
$850 - $965
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$850 - $965
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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Oak Grove Downtown
$860 - $870
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$845 - $855
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Oak Grove Downtown

116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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The Villa Apartments
$875 - $925
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$825 - $875
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$875 - $925
Studio Apartments Available Aug 1

The Villa Apartments

1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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225 Place Apartments
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$953
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$949
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225 Place Apartments

225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Five15 on the Park
$965 - $1,862
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$965 - $1,862
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Five15 on the Park

515 15th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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LaSalle Apartments
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$1,014 - $1,684
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$999 - $1,669
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$1,014 - $1,684
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LaSalle Apartments

36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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City Place Lofts
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$1,044 - $1,249
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$1,040 - $1,245
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City Place Lofts

730 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Laurel Village
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$1,100 - $2,500
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Laurel Village

1254 Hennepin Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1910 1st Ave S
$1,145
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$990
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1910 1st Ave S

1910 1st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55403
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FIT
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$1,203 - $1,858
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$1,195 - $1,850
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FIT

515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West 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 West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Lilium Apartments and Centennial Place900 Centennial Place StudioStudio,1BA$750
Copenhagen Enterprises1815 First Ave StudioStudio,1BA$750
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$752
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$772
Haverhill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$782
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Monadnock Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$795
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.71 price per square foot Stonewash Model at Lee Lofts in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,902. The second greatest value Downtown West 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 West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lee LoftsStonewash1BR,1BA$1.71
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
Loring Park2 Bed TH, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
FITRenovated - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
St Anthony Mills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
440 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 440 Ridgewood440 Ridgewood Ave1BR,1BA$1.59
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.59
Loring Park Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90
The RoselleStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota including Downtown West, Minneapolis, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. 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 the best outdoor access, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown West is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown West is Haverhill Apartments which is listed at $782, while the average apartment in Downtown West costs $4,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown West?

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 86 regular apartments in Downtown West 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 Downtown West?

Cheap apartments in Downtown West have an average cost of $229 which is $3,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West.

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