Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $700 (10 Rentals)

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property at 433 S 7th St

433 S 7th St

MinneapolisMN55415
property at 1815 Clinton Ave

1815 Clinton Ave

MinneapolisMN55404

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property at 15 S 1st St

15 S 1st St

MinneapolisMN55401

Downtown - 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!

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603 S 9th St

MinneapolisMN55404

Downtown, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
214 Oak Grove Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 apartment is the Top floor 2 br Model at 310 8th St SE starting at $1,295 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
343 E 19th St, Unit 1B343 E 19th St1BR,1BA$1.41
310 8th St SETop floor 2 br2BR,1BA$1.44
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
242 West Franklin Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
FITClassic - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove DowntownTriplets 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
St. George ApartmentsStudio-DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.38
Sela Campus University ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.46
Haverhill | Origen Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
The Remington Campus ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 547 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN with pricing that ranges from $612 to $13,467. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $750 to $7,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $750 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,120.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,300 to $11,957, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,947 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,983.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

Written by: Stephanie Lica

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.