Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Central Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $700 (9 Rentals)

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

property at 1820 1st Ave S

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1820 1st Ave S, Unit 301

1820 1st Ave S
MinneapolisMN55403
property at 17 S 1st St

$1,200 - $1,250

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$1,200 - $1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 S 1st St

MinneapolisMN55401

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property at 605 S 9th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

605 S 9th St, Unit 3

605 S 9th St
MinneapolisMN55404

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property at 20 NE 2nd St

$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 NE 2nd St

MinneapolisMN55413

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 Shoreline Plaza priced from $653. Holmes Park Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable Greater Central apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
Lilium Apartments and Centennial Place900 Centennial Place StudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Central, MN

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Central area is the $1.15 price per square foot Type B Model at 416 Lofts in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Greater Central apartment is the Cypress Model at ELEVATE Apartment Homes starting at $1,869 with a $1.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 LoftsType B2BR,1BA$1.15
ELEVATE Apartment HomesCypress2BR,2BA$1.57
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove2bed 2bath with large deck2BR,2BA$1.36
801 4th St SE, Unit Limelight801 4th St SE1BR,1BA$0.98
Shelby Commons2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.41
Bryant Towers2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Abbott ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Twin Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Spruce Place Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.45
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Central?

There are currently 528 Apartments for Rent in Greater Central, MN with pricing that ranges from $653 to $13,719. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Central ranging from $750 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Central ranges from $750 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,197.

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