
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (12 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Downtown West area of Minneapolis.


112 S 3rd St

440 Ridgewood Ave, Unit 104

821 Douglas Ave, Unit 203
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433 S 7th St

1815 Clinton Ave

1815 Clinton Ave

15 S 1st St, Unit A617
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15 S 1st St

121 S Washington Ave, Unit 609

603 S 9th St

20 NE 2nd St
Downtown West - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown West 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,724 | $1,350 | $7,750 |
Downtown West 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,550 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown West Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
214 Oak Grove Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown West area is the $1.41 price per square foot 343 E 19th St Model at 343 E 19th St, Unit 1B in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown West apartment is the 1 bed 1 Beth Model at Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove starting at $950 with a $1.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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343 E 19th St, Unit 1B | 343 E 19th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
FIT | Classic - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
409 University Ave SE | Unit 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1912 Stevens Ave | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown | Triplets 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
1400-1408 Spruce Pl – Oak Grove Downtown | Spruce 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
St. George Apartments | Studio-Deluxe | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
Haverhill | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Loring Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown West
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown West?
There are currently 464 Apartments for Rent in Downtown West, MN with pricing that ranges from $653 to $13,467. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown West ranging from $850 to $7,750.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown West?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown West ranges from $850 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,160.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
Written by: Stephanie Lica
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