Apartments for Rent in Minneapolis, MN (with reviews & photos)

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Rent prices in cities near Minneapolis, MN

Apartments in Arden Hills $1,218
Apartments in Blaine $1,441
Apartments in Bloomington $1,656
Apartments in Brooklyn Center $1,187
Apartments in Brooklyn Park $1,241
Apartments in Burnsville $1,458
Apartments in Champlin $1,229
Apartments in Circle Pines $1,485
Apartments in Columbia Heights $1,309
Apartments in Coon Rapids $1,334
Apartments in Crystal $1,289
Apartments in Eagan $1,521
Apartments in Eden Prairie $1,644
Apartments in Edina $1,687
Apartments in Falcon Heights $1,330
Apartments in Fridley $1,344
Apartments in Golden Valley $1,644
Apartments in Hopkins $1,600
Apartments in Inver Grove Heights $1,445
Apartments in Lexington $1,485
Apartments in Little Canada $1,184
Apartments in Maple Grove $1,777
Apartments in Maplewood $1,231
Apartments in Minnetonka $1,590
Apartments in New Brighton $1,218
Apartments in New Hope $1,339
Apartments in North St. Paul $1,304
Apartments in Plymouth $1,562
Apartments in Richfield $1,192
Apartments in Robbinsdale $1,408
Apartments in Roseville $1,330
Apartments in Shoreview $1,501
Apartments in Spring Lake Park $1,364
Apartments in St. Anthony $1,297
Apartments in St. Louis Park $1,730
Apartments in St. Paul $1,413
Apartments in Vadnais Heights $1,446
Apartments in Wayzata $1,262
Apartments in West St. Paul $1,260
Apartments in White Bear Lake $1,434

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Rent prices in Minneapolis, MN's popular neighborhoods

Apartments in North Loop $1,884
Apartments in Downtown Minneapolis $1,624
Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis $1,578
Apartments in Dinkytown $2,034
Apartments in Loring Park $1,347
Apartments in Linden Hills $1,803
Apartments in Como $2,034
Apartments in Marcy Holmes $2,034
Apartments in Hiawatha $1,382
Apartments in Waite Park $1,272

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Average rent in Minneapolis, MN

$1,660/mo Minneapolis, MN average rental price, February 2023

The average monthly rent of apartments in Minneapolis, MN is $1,660.

Minneapolis, MN apartment rent ranges

About 28% of apartment rents in Minneapolis, MN range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 22% of apartments. Around 37% of Minneapolis’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 13% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Minneapolis, MN rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Minneapolis by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,702, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,660.

Getting around in Minneapolis, MN

85 /100

Very Walkable

72 /100

Excellent Transit

96 /100

Biker's Paradise

Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 72, Bike Score®: 96

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Minneapolis, MN last updated?

Prices and availability in Minneapolis, MN were last updated on 30 Mar 2023.

What are the best apartments in Minneapolis, MN?

The best apartments in Minneapolis, MN are: Bolero Flats Apartments, Upper Post Flats, Mezzo, The M on Hennepin and 1800 Lake.

What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?

The average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,660. Start your search for apartments in Minneapolis, MN now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Minneapolis, MN?

The price range for a studio apartment in Minneapolis, MN is between $432 and $5,389. View all studio apartments in Minneapolis, MN.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN is between $432 and $8,645. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis, MN now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN is between $620 and $14,515. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN is between $600 and $12,609. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis, MN.

What type of rental buildings are in Minneapolis, MN?

In Minneapolis, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 32% of Minneapolis’s rentals, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Minneapolis, MN?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Minneapolis are about 33 years old, on average. Of these, 48% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 8 stories. About 41% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 41% are mid-rises, and 18% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Minneapolis, MN?

Rental apartments in Minneapolis come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 13% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 54% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 28% of all rentals in Minneapolis. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Minneapolis, MN in the news

Renting Out the Neighborhood: 101 Zip Codes Switch From Homeowner to Renter Majority

Zip code 55415 — located in central Minneapolis, MN, — rounded out the top three with an impressive 162% leap in its number of renters. The Twin City downtown area is more than twice as renter-friendly as it was in 2011. And Minneapolis as a whole is a clear reflection of the same trend, with renter households taking over the city.

The Oldest Apartment Buildings in the United States - That Still Rent Today!

Apartment buildings in Minneapolis have an average age of 104 years. The presence of Minneapolis on the list might come as a surprise, but its architectural fabric is admirably preserved. It also doesn’t hurt that its heritage includes century-old buildings all across Main Street or that it was home to influential architects like Perry Crosier. You can still find Victorian-style buildings and colonial architecture peppered across Minneapolis — and Lowry Hill, the neighborhood that houses the oldest rental building in the city (131 years old at 709 Douglas Avenue) is no exception.

Renter's guide to Minneapolis, MN

Welcome to Minneapolis! A progressive city which continues to be a powerhouse in the Midwest, Minneapolis offers ample employment opportunities, lots of nature to explore, and a thriving artistic lifestyle.

At 58 square-miles in size, the city is roughly the same size as St. Paul. And speaking of St. Paul, it's only 12 miles to the east. Minneapolis is also 80 miles from Rochester and 10 miles from Bloomington.

The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District was ranked the nation's best art district in 2015 by USA Today. They also ranked Minneapolis as the Best Local Food Scene. Of the 7 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, four were listed among US News and World Report's choices for best in the country.

The weather in Minneapolis can get very warm during the summer, with temperatures reaching into the upper 70s and 80s, along with moderate humidity. Average winter temperatures are in the mid-to-upper 20s – and can even drop down to frigid single digit temperatures at night.

The city receives around 30 inches of rain and 55 inches of snow per year.

Tips for renting in Minneapolis, MN

Ready to call this incredible city your home? We bet! But first, let's take a minute to get familiar with the local tenant laws.

A landlord can only raise the rent after the lease period ends, but there's no limit on how much they can increase it. Minnesota doesn't have rent control laws.

If your landlord fails to make needed repairs during your lease period, you can take certain legal actions, including placing the rent in escrow until they're made.

Rental agreements vary from location to location, so always make sure you read the lease in its entirety and understand what's expected of you and the landlord.

Minneapolis, MN demographics

425,091Total Population
209,402 Female

215,689 Male
32.7Median Age

Minneapolis, MN has a population of 425,091 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 209,402 of Minneapolis’s residents are women and 215,689 are men. The median age of those who live in Minneapolis, MN is 32.7.

Living in Minneapolis, MN

There's a lot to love about Minneapolis. From sporting events to shopping to art and culture, Minneapolis has dozens of great things to do all year long. Over the years, it's gained a reputation as a beautiful, thriving, and affordable place to call home.

That's why Patch of Earth rated it the best place to live in the country, and WalletHub ranked Minneapolis #9 on their Best Large Cities to Live In list.

But living here does have its drawbacks, especially when it comes to weather. Summers are beautiful but those winters can be brutal, with lots of snow and cold temperatures that can seem to go on forever.

Minneapolis, MN households

79,362 Family

103,057 Non-family
40,623 Children

141,796 No Children

182,419Total Number of Households
2.24Average People Per Household
$70,099Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 182,419 households in Minneapolis, MN. 79,362 are family households and 103,057 are non-family households. There are 40,623 households with children in Minneapolis and 141,796 households without children. On average, about 2.24 people live in a household in Minneapolis, MN.

Things to do in Minneapolis, MN

The Minneapolis park system has been called the best-designed, best-financed, and best-maintained in America by McGraw-Hill.

For starters, the Minnehaha Regional Park welcomes over 850,000 visitors every year. With trails along the Mississippi River, a disc golf course, a gorgeous 53-foot waterfall, and many other amenities, It's a place you’ll enjoying going to again and again.

There are incredible museums and art galleries throughout the city too, including the Minnesota History Museum, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Children’s Museum, which features seven galleries with lots of hands-on exhibits – perfect if you’re looking for fun things to do with the kids.

That's not all. Downtown Minneapolis offers boutique shopping, high-end restaurants, entertainment, and plenty of events and festivals. There are farmers markets every Thursday during the warmer months and annual events all year long. The Minneapolis Holiday Market turns Peavey Plaza into a European style village, and a 35km cross-country ski race throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul occurs every February. Then there's the Minneapolis Aquatennial, a summer celebration complete with parades and fireworks.

The city is also home to amazing MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA teams – the Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Timberwolves. Plus, there's a Big 10 college football team, thanks to the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers. Golf fans can even check out the Ryder Cup, which plays through Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, located just 25 miles to the southwest.

Other great things to do in Minneapolis include Bunker Beach Water Park, the Crayola Experience, and the Mall of America, which has over 400 stores and serves nearly 40 million visitors annually.

Looking for a place where businesses thrive, nature is abundant, and the creative life is bustling? You’ll want to check out Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minneapolis, MN employment & economy

Minneapolis is the second largest economy in the Midwest, just after Chicago. Commerce, finance, rail and trucking services, and health care are the major industries here. And the city is even home to five Fortune 500 companies, including Target, Ameriprise Financial, and U.S. Bancorp.

That's part of the reason why the unemployment rate in Minneapolis is lower than both the state of Minnesota and the nationwide average.

Education in Minneapolis, MN

For your higher education needs, nothing beats the University of Minnesota, which is ranked among the top 25 research universities in the nation according to the Center for Measuring University Performance. Their Chemical Engineering and Doctor of Pharmacy programs both came in at third nationally for their respective categories. But there are many other public and private colleges, including the Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

For younger students, the city is served by the Minneapolis Public Schools district, with roughly 100 public schools located around the area.

Minneapolis, MN education statistics

The level of education of the population of Minneapolis, MN is as follows: 4% have no high school education, 20% completed some high school, 20% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 31% have a Bachelor Degree, and 18% have a Graduate Degree.

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