
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (197 Rentals)
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Copenhagen Enterprises

Lilium Apartments and Centennial Place

432 Ridgewood Ave, Unit attic penthouse

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Brentwood Apartments

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Haverhill Apartments

Stevens Community Apartments

Spruce Place Apartments

The Roselle

1820 1st Ave S
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Loring Manor Apartments

Stage Apartments, LLC

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Hawthorne Gates

Loring Park Flats

Stradford Flats

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Oak Grove Downtown
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225–233 Oak Grove – Oak Grove Downtown

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Loring Grove Apartments

Grove 94

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The Jameson Apartments

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The Villa Apartments

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214 Place Apartments

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225 Place Apartments

Loring Park

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Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove

409 University Ave SE

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Five15 on the Park

Nico East

Abbott Apartments

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The Redwell

1820 1st Ave S, Unit 301

The Buckingham Apartments

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LaSalle Apartments

St Anthony Mills Apartments
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City Place Lofts

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1400–1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown

The Elms

Rivergate Apartments

Laurel Village

Marquee

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1910 1st Ave S

Ridgewood Arches

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1815 10th Ave S, Unit 3

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1500 Nicollet
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Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $653 | $2,549 |
| Downtown West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $782 | $6,779 |
| Downtown West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $950 | $9,268 |
| Downtown West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,148 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,341 | $5,341 | $5,341 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Holmes Park Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| Lilium Apartments and Centennial Place | 900 Centennial Place Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $752 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $772 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $782 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| The Roselle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Loring Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.15 price per square foot Type B Model at 416 Lofts in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,495. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 416 Lofts | Type B | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 2bed 2bath with large deck | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Creamette Historic Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Shelby Commons | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| FIT | Renovated - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 26 Oak Grove St 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 225–233 Oak Grove – Oak Grove Downtown | 1 Bedroom - 1400 Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1400–1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown | 1 Bedroom - 1400 Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown West, Minneapolis, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $810.
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 $5,341.
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 93 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 $308 which is $5,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West.
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