Minneapolis/ Real Estate & Development
Published on January 27, 2020
Apartments for rent in Minneapolis: What will $2,100 get you?3144 Chowen Ave. South. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Minneapolis?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down affordable apartments in Minneapolis if you don't want to spend more than $2,100/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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20 Sixth St. NE (East Bank-Nicollet Island)

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Here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 20 Sixth St. NE. It's listed for $2,020/month for its 1,240 square feet.

The building offers garage parking and secured entry. The apartment also features hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $250 pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

3144 Chowen Ave. South (West Calhoun)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,005-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 3144 Chowen Ave. South that's going for $2,024/month.

In the unit, you'll see a dishwasher and carpeted floors. Building amenities include garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $200 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

1500 Nicollet Ave. (Loring Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 1,262-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 1500 Nicollet Ave. It's listed for $2,025/month.

The building boasts garage parking and secured entry. In the apartment, you'll see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a fireplace. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $150 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2837 Emerson Ave. South (Lowry Hill East)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Lastly, here's a 1,122-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 2837 Emerson Ave. South that's going for $2,094/month.

The building offers garage parking. The listing also promises granite countertops and air conditioning in the unit. Pets are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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