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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 Paige Hall priced from $551. Shoreline Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $653. Here are the most affordable Downtown West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
The BalmoralEfficiencyStudio,1BA$718
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Shelby CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$742
Brentwood | Origen Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Copenhagen Enterprises1525 LaSalle Ave StudioStudio,1BA$750
Loring Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $0.78 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Shelby Commons in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $742. The second greatest value Downtown West apartment is the 1 bed 1 Beth Model at Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove starting at $950 with a $1.09 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.
Shelby CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
409 University Ave SEUnit 81BR,1BA$1.50
1912 Stevens Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove DowntownTriplets 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
St. George ApartmentsStudio-DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.46
1786 Hennepin Ave S, Unit 111786 Hennepin Ave S1BR,1BA$1.59
Haverhill | Origen Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
Yale Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Downtown West Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown West?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West Apartment is $745 at Brentwood | Origen Living.

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

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

What is the most affordable Downtown West Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

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