
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (13 Rentals)
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431 S 7th St, Unit 2616

431 S 7th St

433 S 7th St

1815 Clinton Ave

1204 Harmon Pl
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1815 Clinton Ave

15 S 1st St, Unit A1115

433 S 7th St

15 S 1st St

20 NE 2nd St
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1605 Portland Ave

603 S 9th St
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown West 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,682 | $1,295 | $5,495 |
Downtown West 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The Balmoral | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $718 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1 bed 1 Beth Model at Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown West apartment is the Van Brocklin - 1 Bedroom Model at East Town Apartments starting at $1,082 with a $1.47 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. |
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Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
East Town Apartments | Van Brocklin - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
409 University Ave SE | Unit 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1912 Stevens Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown | Triplets 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
St. George Apartments | Studio-Deluxe | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
1786 Hennepin Ave S, Unit 11 | 1786 Hennepin Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Haverhill | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Yale Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown West
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown West?
There are currently 464 Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN with pricing that ranges from $653 to $13,079. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown West ranging from $850 to $5,495.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown West?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown West ranges from $850 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,047.
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