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15 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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26 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1365 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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128 E 18th 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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116 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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233 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLoring Park
1300 Yale PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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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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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living
214 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStradford Flats
16 E 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio Apartments Available NowStage Apartments, LLC
814-816 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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330 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1501 Lasalle AveMinneapolis, 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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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOak Grove Apartment Hotel
230 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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2006-2008 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Loring Grove Apartments
125 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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The Villa Apartments
1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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215 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1417 LaSalle AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Buckingham Apartments
1500 LaSalle AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
605 S 9th St
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225 Place Apartments
225 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Lowry Hill Apartments
1770 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThree-Thirty-Three Oak Grove
333 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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Drexel Apartments
1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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720 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1786 Hennepin Ave S, Unit 11
1786 Hennepin Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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LaSalle Apartments
36 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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1423 S 11th AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1101 S 7th St
1101 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAbbott Apartments
110 18th St EMinneapolis, MN 55403
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2001 Bryant Ave S
2001 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 51400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown
1400-1408 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArtistry on 10th
95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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214 Place Apartments
214 W 15th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMoDI Apartments
2015 Lyndale AveMinneapolis, MN 55405
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440 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 202
440 Ridgewood AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Central Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $653 | $2,599 |
| Greater Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $624 | $8,079 |
| Greater Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $907 | $8,971 |
| Greater Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,549 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,145 | $2,950 | $5,341 |
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Cheapest Available Greater Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Central area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Paige Hall priced from $551. Shelby Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. Here are the most affordable Greater Central apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| Shelby Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $624 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | 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 |
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 507 E 14th St Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Central, MN
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Central 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 Greater Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Model at The Jourdain starting at $1,560 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 926 13th Ave S, Unit 2 | 926 13th Ave S | 4BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Jourdain | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Abbott Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Shelby Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2012 Garfield | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1785 Bryant Ave S | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Haverhill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1786 Hennepin Ave S, Unit 11 | 1786 Hennepin Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Central is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Central?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Central is Shelby Commons which is listed at $624, while the average apartment in Greater Central costs $4,145.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Central?
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 95 regular apartments in Greater Central 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 Greater Central?
Cheap apartments in Greater Central have an average cost of $239 which is $3,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Central.
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