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Average Rent in Central Minneapolis & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 18 apartment communities in Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,242/mo
Lowest Available
$1,250/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
18
tracked daily
Units Listed
220
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
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Central Minneapolis vs Minneapolis, MN Average
Central Minneapolis is more expensive than the Minneapolis, MN average by $181/mo (9%). The citywide average is $2,061/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central Minneapolis?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Central Minneapolis is $2,242 per month across 18 apartment communities and 220 available units.
The most affordable option is Variant starting at $1,250/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,649/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,870/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,750/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,794/mo.
Prices range from $1,250 to $8,993 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 40 units are currently listed.
Central Minneapolis Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,180 | - | 9 |
| May 2026 | $2,321 | +$141 | 18 |
| June 2026 | $2,333 | +$12 | 18 |
| July 2026 | $2,292 | -$41 | 22 |
| August 2026 | $2,212 | -$80 | 22 |
| September 2026 | $2,197 | -$15 | 25 |
| October 2026 | $2,126 | -$71 | 25 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Central Minneapolis
Rent Prices by Apartment in Central Minneapolis
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | $1,250/mo | $2,011/mo | 11 | 4.1 |
| Moment Apartments | $1,360/mo | $2,015/mo | 20 | 3.9 |
| Groove Lofts Apartments | $1,401/mo | $2,027/mo | 26 | 4 |
| Mill City Apartments | $1,455/mo | $1,927/mo | 3 | 5 |
| Dock Street Flats North Loop Apartments | $1,499/mo | $1,855/mo | 13 | 4.3 |
| Third North Apartments | $1,499/mo | $1,499/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| The Churchill Apartments | $1,500/mo | $1,806/mo | 18 | 3.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$90,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,242/mo.
Comfortable income
$108,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,250/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Central Minneapolis is $80,269 , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Central Minneapolis
Overall prices in Central Minneapolis runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Central Minneapolis's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,242 |
| Utilities | $474 |
| Groceries | $565 |
| Transportation | $1,131 |
| Healthcare | $552 |
| Other goods and services | $882 |
| Estimated total | $5,846/mo |
Population
426,845
Median household income
$80,269
Census median rent
$1,329/mo
Census rent burden
28.7%
Median age
33.0
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Central Minneapolis Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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