Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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property at 343 E 19th St

343 E 19th St, Unit #3B

343 E 19th St
MinneapolisMN55404
property at 210 W Grant St

210 W Grant St

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 1605 Portland Ave

1605 Portland Ave

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 433 S 7th St

433 S 7th St, Unit 1926

433 S 7th St
MinneapolisMN55415
property at 1825 Park Ave

1825 Park Ave, Unit 1

1825 Park Ave
MinneapolisMN55404
property at 401 S 1st St

401 S 1st St, Unit 15th floor

401 S 1st St
MinneapolisMN55401
property at 20 NE 2nd St

20 NE 2nd St

MinneapolisMN55413
property at 929 Portland Ave

929 Portland Ave

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 929 Portland Ave

929 Portland Ave

MinneapolisMN55404

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
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$662
Copenhagen Enterprises2820 First Ave StudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of November 03, 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 1525 Elliot Ave Model at 1525 Elliot Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,775 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.
416 FlatsType B2BR,1BA$1.23
1525 Elliot Ave, Unit 11525 Elliot Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
Creamette Historic Lofts1 Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BA$1.56
1804 16th Ave S4BR/1.0BA4BR,1BA$1.46
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
St. George ApartmentsStudio-DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.31
Oak Grove Apartment Hotel0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.34
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #15

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown West

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown West?

There are currently 465 Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN with pricing that ranges from $653 to $11,318. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown West ranging from $1,025 to $5,995.

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 $1,025 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,776.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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.