Whether you're on the prowl for a new place or not, it can occasionally be amusing to step inside a luxury real estate listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does the high-end of Minneapolis's rental market look like today — and just how choice are the features, given these elevated price points?
We examined local listings in Minneapolis via rental site Zumper to locate the city's most posh listings.
Take a look at these select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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212 10th Ave. South, #902 (Downtown East)
First, take a look at this multilevel town home located at 212 10th Ave. South, #902 in Downtown East. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it takes up 2,432 square feet. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Minneapolis is about $1,780/month, this spot is currently listed at $9,683/month. What makes it so pricey?
The unit has hardwood floors, built-in shelves, ceiling fans, a fireplace, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling windows. Building amenities include a roof deck and garage parking. As swanky as this townhouse might sound, cats and dogs are not permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
2622 W. Lake St., #805 (Cedar-Isles-Dean)
Next, here's this apartment located at 2622 W. Lake St., #805 in Cedar-Isles-Dean. It has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, and 2,463 square feet of space. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Minneapolis is about $1,799/month, this stately home is currently priced at $8,950/month.
This apartment boasts stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and a laundry room. Building amenities include garage parking. Pet owners: cats and dogs aren't permitted in this deluxe house.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is moderately walkable, is quite bikeable and has some transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
1600 Kenwood Parkway (Kenwood)
Finally, this 3,375 square feet townhouse at 1600 Kenwood Parkway in Kenwood has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms and one half bat. This pad is currently going for $6,500/month. What, precisely, makes it so pricey?
The unit features vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, high ceilings and a spiral staircase. Garage parking is offered as a building amenity. Pets aren't allowed in this luxury townhouse.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, has some bike infrastructure and has some transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
