
Apartments for Rent in the Greater Central Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (583 Rentals)


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Expo

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O2

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Moment

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HQ Apartments

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Forte on the Park

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270 Hennepin

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Nico East

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Marquee

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Sora

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Bowler Lofts

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Pure Lowry

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The Vicinity

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Rafter

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Ironclad Residential

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Aberdeen Apartments
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365 Nicollet

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East End

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Encore

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The Ellory

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Best Apartments

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LaSalle Apartments

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Eitel Apartments

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Grove 94

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Loring Park Flats

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The Paxon

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Kenwood Gables

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LPM Apartments

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Marquette Place

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One Ten Grant

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4th and Park

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MODI

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Laurel Village

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Stevens Community Apartments

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Intersect
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The Abbey Apartments

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Duffey Lofts

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1500 Nicollet

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Maverick

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Rivergate Apartments

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Phoenix North Loop

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Velo

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Stradford Flats

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Greater Central, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Central Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $653 | $2,301 |
| Greater Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $782 | $6,629 |
| Greater Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $907 | $8,928 |
| Greater Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $1,325 | $9,203 |
| Greater Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,341 | $5,341 | $5,341 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Greater Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,761 | $1,699 | $4,495 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Greater Central, Minneapolis, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in Minneapolis, Greater Central is now ranked as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and access to the best-regarded education.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks and green spaces is very important. This residential submarket ranks as providing good access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has risen to be one of our preferred high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Central
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Greater Central area of Minneapolis, MN?
As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 583 available Greater Central apartments priced from $653 to $9,203, with an average monthly rent of $1,983.
How much are Studio apartments in Greater Central?
There are currently 299 Studio Apartments in Greater Central with rent ranges from $653 to $2,301 with an average price of $1,304.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Greater Central Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Greater Central ranges from $782 to $6,629 with an average monthly rent of $1,738.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater Central cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Greater Central range from $907 to $8,928. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,692.
How expensive are Greater Central Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 67 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Greater Central on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,325 to $9,203 - averaging $3,987 for the location.
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