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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living
214 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1910 1st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55403
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36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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1101 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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242 W Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Paige Hall priced from $551. 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $642. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $642 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $717 |
| The Balmoral | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $718 |
| Holmes Park Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4BR/1.0BA Model at 1804 16th Ave S in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sela Campus University Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 16th Ave S | 4BR/1.0BA | 4BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Sela Campus University Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown | Spruce 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| FIT | Renovated - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 409 University Ave SE | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio-Deluxe | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
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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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