Mill District

Minneapolis, MN

Mill District is right on the river with parks, stadiums, and theaters.

Mill District - Minneapolis, MN Area Guide

Delight in the historic charm of this downtown, riverside neighborhood

Urban Historic Scenic Charming Riverside

Nestled alongside the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, the Mill District is an exciting neighborhood in the eastern portion of Downtown Minneapolis. The Mill District is known for its stunning mix of historic architecture and modern delights.

The Mill District is home to a number of former flour mills, remnants of Minneapolis’ past life as the flour milling capital of the world. Many of these former flour mills have been converted into luxury lofts and condos. Even if you don’t live in one, you’ll appreciate the look of these impressive brick structures and their vintage signage juxtaposed against the modern Minneapolis skyline.

The neighborhood offers plenty of green space and opportunities for outdoor recreation at Mill Ruins Park and Gold Medal Park, along with close proximity to the Commons, U.S. Bank Stadium, and Bohemian Flats Park. Several cultural institutions call the neighborhood home, including Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. Most residents enjoy easy commutes with great access public transit, I-35W, the University of Minnesota Law School, Augsburg University, and countless downtown employers.

Explore the Neighborhood

The spiral walkway at Gold Medal Park is a must-walk feature.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mill District is $1,546 for a studio, $2,009 for one bedroom, $3,325 for two bedrooms, and $6,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mill District has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 538 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,546/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 726 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,009/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,171 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,325/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,926 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,873/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mills City Museum
  • Mill Ruins Park
  • First Bridge Park
  • Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
  • Water Power Park

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.