100 Best Apartments in Minneapolis, MN (with reviews)

Q: What are the best apartments in Minneapolis, MN?

The best apartments in Minneapolis, MN are: Lowa46 , Bolero Flats Apartments , Mezzo , Sterling Square Apartments and Everlake Apartments .

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Rent prices in cities near Minneapolis, MN

Apartments in Arden Hills $1,226
Apartments in Blaine $1,467
Apartments in Bloomington $1,572
Apartments in Brooklyn Center $1,134
Apartments in Brooklyn Park $1,221
Apartments in Burnsville $1,446
Apartments in Champlin $1,045
Apartments in Circle Pines $1,379
Apartments in Columbia Heights $1,270
Apartments in Coon Rapids $1,329
Apartments in Crystal $1,248
Apartments in Eagan $1,493
Apartments in Eden Prairie $1,685
Apartments in Edina $1,628
Apartments in Falcon Heights $1,310
Apartments in Fridley $1,312
Apartments in Golden Valley $1,646
Apartments in Hopkins $1,597
Apartments in Inver Grove Heights $1,359
Apartments in Little Canada $1,169
Apartments in Maple Grove $1,788
Apartments in Maplewood $1,208
Apartments in Minnetonka $1,584
Apartments in Mounds View $1,226
Apartments in New Brighton $1,226
Apartments in New Hope $1,321
Apartments in North St. Paul $1,288
Apartments in Oakdale $1,332
Apartments in Plymouth $1,595
Apartments in Richfield $1,190
Apartments in Robbinsdale $1,373
Apartments in Roseville $1,310
Apartments in Shoreview $1,551
Apartments in Spring Lake Park $1,339
Apartments in St. Anthony $1,274
Apartments in St. Louis Park $1,747
Apartments in St. Paul $1,382
Apartments in Wayzata $1,306
Apartments in West St. Paul $1,234
Apartments in White Bear Lake $1,399

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Rent prices in Minneapolis, MN's popular neighborhoods

Apartments in North Loop $1,841
Apartments in Downtown Minneapolis $1,602
Apartments in Uptown Minneapolis $1,587
Apartments in Dinkytown $1,994
Apartments in Loring Park $1,369
Apartments in Linden Hills $1,823
Apartments in Como $1,994
Apartments in Marcy Holmes $1,994
Apartments in Hiawatha $1,389
Apartments in Waite Park $1,283

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Average rent in Minneapolis, MN

$1,658/mo Minneapolis, MN average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Minneapolis, MN is $1,658.

Minneapolis, MN apartment rent ranges

About 29% 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. 12% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Minneapolis, MN rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,658.

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Minneapolis, MN were last updated on 5 Oct 2022.

What are the best apartments in Minneapolis, MN?

The best apartments in Minneapolis, MN are: Lowa46, Bolero Flats Apartments, Mezzo, Sterling Square Apartments and Everlake Apartments.

What is the average rent in Minneapolis, MN?

The average rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,658. 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 $150 and $4,061. 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 $460 and $5,995. 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 $621 and $8,530. 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 $636 and $9,970. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis, MN.

What type of rental buildings are in Minneapolis, MN?

In Minneapolis 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 31% of Minneapolis’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

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

The average age of rental buildings in Minneapolis is 33 years old, with 48% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 8 stories, of which 41% are garden-style apartment communities, 41% are mid-sized buildings, and 18% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Minneapolis, MN?

Studio apartments in Minneapolis are around 13% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 54% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 28% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Minneapolis, MN in the news

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.

Vibrant Small Towns in America's Heartland Are the Best Cities for Gen Z Renters

Even the largest cities in the ranking are in fact mid-sized vibrant Midwestern cities that feel like home for many young adults: for instance, Minneapolis, MN, (population 420k) ranked 11th in the top trendiest locations for Gen Z.

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

424,536Total Population
209,461 Female

215,075 Male
32.3Median Age

Minneapolis, MN has a population of 424,536 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 209,461 of Minneapolis’s residents are women and 215,075 are men. The median age of those who live in Minneapolis, MN is 32.3.

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

78,540 Family

100,346 Non-family
40,583 Children

138,303 No Children

178,886Total Number of Households
2.28Average People Per Household
$66,068Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 178,886 households in Minneapolis, MN. 78,540 are family households and 100,346 are non-family households. There are 40,583 households with children in Minneapolis and 138,303 households without children. On average, about 2.28 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, 21% completed some high school, 20% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 31% have a Bachelor Degree, and 17% have a Graduate Degree.

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