Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Minneapolis.

property at 121 Washington Ave S

$1,045

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$1,045

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$1,045

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

121 Washington Ave S, Unit 716G

121 Washington Ave S
MinneapolisMN55401

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property at 609 S 9th St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

609 S 9th St

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 11 S 12th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

11 S 12th St

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 1117 N Washington Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1117 N Washington Ave

MinneapolisMN55401
property at 19 S 1st St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

19 S 1st St

MinneapolisMN55401

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property at 929 Portland Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

929 Portland Ave

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 415 4th St SE

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

415 4th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 15 S 1st St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

15 S 1st St, Unit A1504

15 S 1st St
MinneapolisMN55401
property at 433 S 7th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

433 S 7th St, Unit 1913

433 S 7th St
MinneapolisMN55415
property at 1225 La Salle Ave

$1,695 - $3,995

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1225 La Salle Ave

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 400 N 1st St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

400 N 1st St, Unit #302

400 N 1st St
MinneapolisMN55401

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Downtown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Oak Grove Apartment Hotel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$717

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.16 price per square foot 516 4th Ave SE Model at 516 4th Ave SE, Unit 516 in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 926 13th Ave S Model at 926 13th Ave S, Unit 2 starting at $2,950 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
516 4th Ave SE, Unit 516516 4th Ave SE6BR,2BA$1.16
926 13th Ave S, Unit 2926 13th Ave S4BR,2BA$1.39
715 6th Ave SE, Unit Upper715 6th Ave SE5BR,2BA$1.30
Minnehaha 94The Metropolitan2BR,2BA$1.42
Sela Campus University Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Haverhill Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
Abbott ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Remington ApartmentsStudio September Move InStudio ,1BA$1.35
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #13

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

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 549 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN with pricing that ranges from $653 to $14,419. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,025 to $5,499.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,025 to $5,499 with an average monthly rent of $2,399.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,325 to $14,419, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $5,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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