Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1815 Clinton Ave

1815 Clinton Ave

MinneapolisMN55404

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property at 1204 Harmon Pl

1204 Harmon Pl

MinneapolisMN55403
property at 433 S 7th St

433 S 7th St

MinneapolisMN55415

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property at 15 S 1st St

15 S 1st St

MinneapolisMN55401
property at 20 NE 2nd St

20 NE 2nd St

MinneapolisMN55413

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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
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Haverhill | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.58 price per square foot 314 3rd Ave SE Model at 314 3rd Ave SE, Unit 2 in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1 bed 1 Beth Model at Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove starting at $950 with a $1.09 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.
314 3rd Ave SE, Unit 2314 3rd Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.58
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
FITClassic - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
409 University Ave SEUnit 81BR,1BA$1.50
1912 Stevens Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
1524 LasalleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Sela Campus University ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.46
East Town ApartmentsMcDaniel - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.46
The Remington Campus ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.35
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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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 $610 to $12,371. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,000 to $4,995.

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 $1,000 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,493.

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 $1,300 to $12,371, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,947 to $1,947. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,983.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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

Written by: Stephanie Lica

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.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.