Groove Lofts
608 2nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55402
$1,248 - $2,391 Plus Fees
Studio - 4 Beds
Uptown Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Uptown Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN Area Guide
The historic center of Minneapolis’ artistic community
Artistic
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Music
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Dining
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Nightlife
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Walkable
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From the shore of Bde Maka Ska lake to the thriving businesses along Lyndale Avenue, Uptown serves as a major hub for arts and entertainment in Minneapolis. The music scene has deep roots, with legendary alumni such as Prince getting their start in Uptown. The nightlife tends to be a bit more subdued than the nearby Warehouse District, but still incorporates dozens of bars and nightclubs catering to a variety of tastes. The neighborhood is known for its artistic flair, reflected in the abundance of public artworks and popular events like the Uptown Art Fair.
When it comes to living in Uptown Minneapolis, folks have several great options. Most of the neighborhood is residential, with everything from historic apartment buildings to large single-family homes lining the streets. The extensive network of tree-shaded sidewalks make it simple to reach your favorite café or neighborhood pub on foot, and Downtown is easily within biking distance. With the abundance of parks and lakes surrounding the neighborhood, it can be easy to forget you’re at the heart of one of America’s biggest cities.
Explore the Neighborhood
Apartment buildings rise next to the lake.
Biking is a common transportation method.
The trails around the lake are a popular exercise spot.
The main streets has a ton of local businesses to explore.
Uptown Minneapolis has a retail corridor for shopping and dining.
Even in the winter, residents frequent Bde Maka Ska Lake.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Uptown Minneapolis is $1,100 for a studio, $1,357 for one bedroom, $1,974 for two bedrooms, and $2,846 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Minneapolis has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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462 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,100/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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685 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,357/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,044 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,974/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,193 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,846/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Uptown Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Uptown Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Uptown Minneapolis - 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 Uptown Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake of the Isles
- Mueller Park
- Lake Calhoun Park
- Bryant Square Park
- Kenwood 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.