Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (172 Rentals)

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Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown West 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 West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Copenhagen Enterprises2820 First Ave StudioStudio,1BA$675
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Yale Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$715
The BalmoralEfficiencyStudio,1BA$718
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$723
1910 1st Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
The Buckingham / The Commodore / The Parkway ApartmentsA1 (Buckingham - Efficiency)Studio,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.31 price per square foot 4BR/1.0BA Model at 1804 16th Ave S in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Downtown West apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1785 Bryant Ave S starting at $1,195 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1804 16th Ave S4BR/1.0BA4BR,1BA$1.31
1785 Bryant Ave S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
FITRenovated - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
St Anthony Mills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
ELEVATE Apartment HomesSycamore1BR,1BA$1.66
St. George ApartmentsStudio-DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.38
1786 Hennepin Ave S, Unit 121786 Hennepin Ave S1BR,1BA$1.52
Oak Grove Downtown Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.67
409 University Ave SESTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.51
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota including Downtown West, Minneapolis, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown West Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown West is at Paige Hall listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown West Apartment is $792 at Shoreline Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown West is starting from $723 at Holmes Park Village.

What is the most affordable Downtown West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Neon Flats Apartments | NEWLY RENOVATED! and starts from $2,195.

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