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1500 Nicollet Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1935 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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240 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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22 University AveMinneapolis, MN 55413
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1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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90 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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47 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1410 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1010 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
15 E Franklin Ave
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455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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608 N 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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310 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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270 Hennepin
270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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1367 Willow StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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120 2nd St NMinneapolis, MN 55401
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800 N 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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365 Nicollet
365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now240 Park Avenue
240 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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628 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForte on the Park
1125 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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700 NE Central AveMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Moment
650 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 20269th Street Flats
330 SE 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1369 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Downtown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $642 | $2,599 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $782 | $5,800 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $907 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,654 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $2,600 | $5,341 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Haverhill Apartments which is listed at $782, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 175 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $843 which is $1,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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