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

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Brentwood Apartments
$732 - $842
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$715 - $825
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$17
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$732 - $842
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Brentwood Apartments

117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living
$742 - $757
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$725 - $740
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$17
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$742 - $757
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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living

214 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Haverhill Apartments
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$812 - $1,112
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$795 - $1,095
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$17
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$812 - $1,112
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Haverhill Apartments

32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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116 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown
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$820 - $860
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$805 - $845
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$15
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$820 - $860
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116 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown

116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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The Villa Apartments
$875
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$825
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$50
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$875
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The Villa Apartments

1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Loring Grove Apartments
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$943 - $1,033
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$835 - $925
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$108
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$943 - $1,033
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Loring Grove Apartments

125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, 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
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$1,000 - $1,644
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$985 - $1,629
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$15
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$1,000 - $1,644
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LaSalle Apartments

36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Kenwood Gables
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$1,075 - $3,375
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$1,075 - $3,375
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$1,075 - $3,375
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Kenwood Gables

700 Douglas AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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FIT
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$1,153 - $1,858
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$1,145 - $1,850
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$8
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$1,153 - $1,858
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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
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
The BalmoralEfficiencyStudio,1BA$718
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Copenhagen Enterprises1728 3rd Ave StudioStudio,1BA$725
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$732
The Buckingham / The Commodore / The Parkway ApartmentsA1 (Commodore - Efficiency)Studio,1BA$733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.23 price per square foot Type B Model at 416 Flats in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Downtown West apartment is the 4BR/1.0BA Model at 1804 16th Ave S starting at $1,749 with a $1.46 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.
416 FlatsType B2BR,1BA$1.23
1804 16th Ave S4BR/1.0BA4BR,1BA$1.46
LaSalle Apartments1 bedroom/den1BR,1BA$1.44
1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove DowntownSpruce 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
409 University Ave SE1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$1.50
225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove DowntownTriplets 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
St. George ApartmentsStudio-DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.41
Oak Grove Apartment Hotel0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.47
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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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!

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 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 $733.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown West is Shelby Commons which is listed at $624, while the average apartment in Downtown West costs $4,815.

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 80 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 $216 which is $4,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West.

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

Written by: Stephanie Lica

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.