The Central
3503 2nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55408
$1,033 - $1,659 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Central
Minneapolis, MN
Central - Minneapolis, MN Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Characterized by single-family homes and low-rise multi-family rentals along tree-lined streets, the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis lies about three miles due south of the city center. Bordered on the west by I-35, the Central area provides its residents with a convenient location and easy access to the amenities of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul region. Stroll well-kept sidewalks or the walking paths at Powderhorn Park, a 66-acre spread providing picnic facilities, an ice skating rink, a fishing pier, and athletic fields. For a change of pace, visit Central Gym Park on the neighborhood's south side to play tennis or shoot hoops indoors. Then drop into the highly popular Café South Side for a soup and sandwich, a fresh-baked pastry, or a cup of coffee brewed from organic beans.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Central is $942 for a studio, $960 for one bedroom, $1,326 for two bedrooms, and $1,657 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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406 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$942/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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597 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$960/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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871 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,326/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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668 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,657/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central - Minneapolis, MN is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Central - Minneapolis, MN offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Central - Minneapolis, MN provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central - Minneapolis, MN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Central - Minneapolis, MN
Niche Reviews
11 Reviews
Current Resident
7 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Central Minneapolis is great... if you're into drive-by's, prostitution, and really loud Spanish music (with a blown speaker, of course) access to 35w is nice though, and it's cheap af.
Niche User
11 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
The food in the area is great. Always a good time.
Niche User
11 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
They are average looking homes. Nothing special.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Phelps Park
- Powderhorn Park
- Painter Park
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
- Stewart Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.