Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (175 Rentals)

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Brentwood Apartments
$717 - $727
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$700 - $710
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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
$805 - $875
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$805 - $875

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$805 - $875
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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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property at 1910 1st Ave S

$825 - $990

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$825

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$825

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1910 1st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55403

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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 - $1,695

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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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Lowry Hill Apartments
$925 - $995
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$925 - $995

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$925 - $995
Studio Apartments Available Feb 16

Lowry Hill Apartments

1770 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1910 1st Ave S
$980 - $1,145
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$825 - $990
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$155

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$980 - $1,145
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1910 1st Ave S

1910 1st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55403
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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 Mar 5

LaSalle Apartments

36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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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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440 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 202
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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440 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 202

440 Ridgewood AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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FIT
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$1,103 - $1,862
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$1,095 - $1,854
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$1,103 - $1,862
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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 Paige Hall priced from $551. Shelby Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. Here are the most affordable Downtown West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shelby CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$624
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
Copenhagen Enterprises1728 3rd Ave StudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at 1512 in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Downtown West 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 West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15123BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Shelby CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove DowntownSpruce 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
1785 Bryant Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
Haverhill Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.02
FITRenovated - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
409 University Ave SE1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.50
St. George ApartmentsStudio-DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.31
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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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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4.0
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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 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 $624 at Shelby Commons.

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.

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