
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (208 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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Rivergate Apartments

Ridgewood Arches

410 6th St SE

The Larking

Minnehaha 94

11 S 12th St

The Redwell

1st Avenue Flats
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Duffey Lofts

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Mill City Quarter

Arrive Loring Park

1010 Lofts

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Stone Arch I

Bowler Lofts

416 Property LLC

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City Place Lofts

Mill District City Club

Riverside Homes
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Sora

Soo Line

The Metro Apartments

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Lago Apartments

HQ Apartments

The Palmer

1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown

Runnstone Senior Living

Groove Lofts
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Churchill

One Ten Grant

Five15 on the Park

1920 1st Ave S

Creamette Historic Lofts

2006 2nd Ave S

Red 20 Apartments

1500 Nicollet

East End

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Downtown - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!

The Hall Lofts

Viridium Apartments

The Grand Mill District

650 Portland Ave

Park & Franklin Lofts

LPM Apartments

509 6th St SE

Mill City Apartments

Eitel Apartments

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365 Nicollet
Downtown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $642 | $2,599 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $772 | $5,800 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $907 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,709 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,306 | $2,600 | $5,341 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 208 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 Stradford Flats which is listed at $772, 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 $830 which is $1,970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
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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.

Enjoy Twin Cities Campus Life: Top Minneapolis Neighborhoods for Student Renters
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Blending Career and Community: Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Minneapolis Employers
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Authentic Minneapolis: An Insiders Guide to Renting in the City of Lakes
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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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!

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.
