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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Minneapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,000 | $2,895 |
| Southwest Minneapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,365 | $2,140 |
| Southwest Minneapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,622 | $2,700 | $6,544 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,474 | $1,999 | $2,950 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,543 | $2,325 | $2,700 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Minneapolis Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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As of today, August 08, 2026, there are currently 66 available Southwest Minneapolis apartments priced from $1,000 to $6,544, with an average monthly rent of $1,680.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Minneapolis range from $1,365 to $2,140. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,708.
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Written by: Stephanie Lica
Hello from the Twin Cities! I’m Stephanie — your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis. I’m here to give you the inside scoop on this frigid, yet fascinating city.
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love life in the Twin Cities.
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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN.
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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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