Luna Apartments
2520 8th St S,
Minneapolis, MN 55454
$1,361 - $2,335 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
West Bank
Minneapolis, MN
West Bank - Minneapolis, MN Area Guide
This riverfront district near the campus of the University of Minnesota is diverse and bursting with culture
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Also known as Cedar-Riverside, West Bank is a vibrant, diverse neighborhood 10 minutes away from Central Minneapolis and Downtown West. West Bank houses part of the University of Minnesota campus and is near Augsburg as well. Located next to the Mississippi River, West Bank provides plenty of green spaces for outdoor lovers. Waterfront Bohemian Flats Park is great for walking, fishing, biking, and you can even sign up for a cruise tour. West Bank is known for its colorful emulsion of culture. Theater, art, music, and international cuisine collide here, creating an environment that could charm anyone.
West Bank is a mecca for East African restaurants. Try authentic dishes at one of the many eateries found along Cedar and Riverside Avenue. Nightlife spots such as the Cabooze provide a thrilling experience for college students, young professionals, and music lovers of any age. This small neighborhood believes in having a great time with events through the year. Annual events like Fringe Fest, a ten-day celebration of experimental theater and performances, keep the area’s thrilling culture alive. With all of these perks, you certainly don’t have to be an undergrad to enjoy West Bank.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Bank is $1,370 for a studio, $1,461 for one bedroom, and $1,505 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Bank has increased by 9.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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455 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,370/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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576 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,461/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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853 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,505/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Bank - Minneapolis, MN is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West Bank - Minneapolis, MN offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
West Bank - Minneapolis, MN provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Bank - Minneapolis, MN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East River Flats Park
- Bell Museum of Natural History
- Luxton Park
- Currie Park
- Riverside 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.