Groove Lofts
608 2nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55402
$1,321 - $2,362 Plus Fees
Studio - 4 Beds
Downtown West
Minneapolis, MN
Downtown West - Minneapolis, MN Area Guide
Downtown West is the buzzing heart of this Twin City
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Downtown West is a neighborhood in the bustling heart of Minneapolis. Downtown West is known as a business and entertainment hub as its lively streets are lined with high-rise offices and condos, fine dining restaurants, and live performance venues. Attend concerts from big-name performers at places like the Orchestra Hall and Target Center Arena, or you can have a causal night out at laid-back local bars and quaint music venues. For family-friendly fun, head to the Commons in downtown or visit the riverfront at First Bridge Park and Mill Ruins Park. Between the hustle and bustle, Downtown West features residential avenues equipped with an array of rental choices.
Explore the Neighborhood
Skyline Aerial of the neighborhood.
Mural across from First Ave St is in Downtown West.
Mill Ruins Park has many features to capture the attention of visitors.
The 3rd Ave S Bridge has a great view of the riverfront.
The iconic Mary Tyler Moore statue is on Nicollet Ave.
Daytons is a classic department store in Downtown West.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown West is $1,325 for a studio, $1,678 for one bedroom, $2,702 for two bedrooms, and $6,332 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown West has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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504 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,325/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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721 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,678/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,171 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,702/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$6,332/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown West - Minneapolis, MN is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Downtown West - Minneapolis, MN, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown West - Minneapolis, MN provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown West - Minneapolis, MN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- First Bridge Park
- Mill Ruins Park
- Nicollet Island Park
- Franklin Steele Square
- Mills City Museum
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.