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26 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1365 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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230 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Brentwood Apartments
117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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708 5th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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701 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLoring Manor Apartments
1512-1518 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Haverhill Apartments
32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio Apartments Available NowStage Apartments, LLC
814-816 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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128 E 18th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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16 E 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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330 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living
214 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1501 Lasalle AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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320 7th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1300 Yale PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1430 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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137 E 17th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHawthorne Gates
1205 Hawthorne AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1819 5th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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225 Place Apartments
225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5116 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown
116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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2006-2008 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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233 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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215 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1818 La Salle AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Buckingham Apartments
1500 LaSalle AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1417 LaSalle AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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The Jameson Apartments
606 E 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
605 S 9th St
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214 Place Apartments
214 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studios at 7 Corners
1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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1400 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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The Villa Apartments
1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThree-Thirty-Three Oak Grove
333 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Loring Grove Apartments
125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNico East
1725 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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260 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1910 1st Ave S
1910 1st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55403
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720 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Drexel Apartments
1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Redwell
1020 3rd St NMinneapolis, MN 55401
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LaSalle Apartments
36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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110 18th St EMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown
1400-1408 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArtistry on 10th
95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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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 | $1,298 | $653 | $2,229 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $792 | $8,259 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $907 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,576 | $1,325 | $9,861 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,461 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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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. Shoreline Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $653. 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 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 2820 First Ave Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Oak Grove Apartment Hotel | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Balmoral | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $718 |
| Holmes Park Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $727 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.39 price per square foot 926 13th Ave S Model at 926 13th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $2,950. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 926 13th Ave S, Unit 2 | 926 13th Ave S | 4BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Sela Campus University Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Jourdain | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Minnehaha 94 | The Minnehaha | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
| Drexel Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 409 University Ave SE | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown | Spruce 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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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 Shoreline Plaza which is listed at $792, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,750.
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 185 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 $744 which is $3,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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