
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $653 (117 Rentals)


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1820 1st Ave S

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The Roselle

Loring Manor Apartments

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Lowry Hill Apartments

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The Villa Apartments

The Park Apartments

Stradford Flats

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The Parkway Apartments

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225–233 Oak Grove – Oak Grove Downtown

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Loring Grove Apartments

Hawthorne Gates

409 University Ave SE
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The Buckingham Apartments

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225 Place Apartments

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Five15 on the Park

Ladder 260

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St Anthony Mills Apartments

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City Place Lofts

The Elms

Marquee

Rivergate Apartments

Aberdeen Apartments

Laurel Village

Artistry on 10th
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Duffey Lofts

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Rafter

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Third North Apartments

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The Hall Lofts

The Metro Apartments

430 Oak Grove

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The Redwell

Groove Lofts

Soo Line
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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 | $1,315 | $653 | $2,295 |
| Downtown West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $782 | $6,729 |
| Downtown West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,075 | $9,228 |
| Downtown West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $1,550 | $9,832 |
| Downtown West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,745 | $2,150 | $5,341 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown West, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #18
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown West?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown West is Shoreline Plaza which is listed at $653, while the average apartment in Downtown West costs $4,175.
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 86 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 $229 which is $3,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown West.
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