Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (182 Rentals)

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property at 1910 1st Ave S

$825 - $990

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1910 1st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403

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property at 706 S 9th St

$895 - $925

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MinneapolisMN55404
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The Jameson Apartments
$899 - $1,099
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The Jameson Apartments

606 E 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Drexel Apartments
$990 - $1,455
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Drexel Apartments

1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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The Elms
$1,056 - $1,187
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The Elms

1400-1420 Portland AveMinneapolis, 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 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
Oak Grove Apartment Hotel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$717
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Copenhagen Enterprises507 E 14th St StudioStudio,1BA$750
Lilium Apartments and Centennial Place900 Centennial Place StudioStudio,1BA$750
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$772
Loring Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.39 price per square foot 926 13th Ave S Model at 926 13th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown West apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Villa Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.50 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.
926 13th Ave S, Unit 2926 13th Ave S4BR,2BA$1.39
The Villa Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
1785 Bryant Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Haverhill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
409 University Ave SE1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.50
1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove DowntownSpruce - A21BR,1BA$1.60
1786 Hennepin Ave S1786 Hennepin Ave S1BR,1BA$1.59
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
Oak Grove Apartment Hotel0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.57

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Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

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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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown West is Stradford Flats which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Downtown West costs $4,145.

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 97 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 $248 which is $3,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West.

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