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Total Monthly Price
$1,450 - $5,624
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
387 - 1,119 sq ft
You can live where you want. Why not the North Loop? You already know its the most vibrant neighborhood in Minneapolis. Now, top it off by living at the most elegant, eclectic and electric apartments in town. Variant offers amenities others don't. Most important, a community of people you want to live by, events you want to attend and details you'll appreciate every time you come home.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Furnished Units Available
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Pool
- Deck
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 624price $1,683square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 603price $1,683square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 409price $1,460square feet 523availibility Jan 26, 2026
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Unit 615price $1,560square feet 523availibility Feb 7, 2026
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Unit 215price $1,450square feet 523availibility Feb 12, 2026
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Unit 528price $2,331square feet 863availibility Now
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Unit 428price $2,331square feet 863availibility Feb 7, 2026
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Unit 606price $2,192square feet 644availibility Dec 27
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Unit 202price $2,022square feet 644availibility Feb 9, 2026
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Unit 320price $2,050square feet 704availibility Jan 19, 2026
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Unit 318price $2,618square feet 1,089availibility Now
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Unit 210price $2,654square feet 1,089availibility Feb 1, 2026
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Unit 218price $2,674square feet 1,089availibility Feb 3, 2026
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Unit 304price $2,684square feet 1,109availibility Now
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Unit 624price $1,683square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 603price $1,683square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 409price $1,460square feet 523availibility Jan 26, 2026
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Unit 615price $1,560square feet 523availibility Feb 7, 2026
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Unit 215price $1,450square feet 523availibility Feb 12, 2026
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Unit 528price $2,331square feet 863availibility Now
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Unit 428price $2,331square feet 863availibility Feb 7, 2026
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Unit 606price $2,192square feet 644availibility Dec 27
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Unit 202price $2,022square feet 644availibility Feb 9, 2026
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Unit 320price $2,050square feet 704availibility Jan 19, 2026
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Unit 318price $2,618square feet 1,089availibility Now
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Unit 210price $2,654square feet 1,089availibility Feb 1, 2026
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Unit 218price $2,674square feet 1,089availibility Feb 3, 2026
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Unit 304price $2,684square feet 1,109availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Resident Utility ChargeCharged per unit.$8 / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$250
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Additional Security Deposit - RefundableCharged per unit.$300
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$200
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Dog DepositCharged per pet.$300
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
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Cats
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$200
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Cat DepositCharged per pet.$300
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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3 - 15 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2017
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144 units/6 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Matterport 3D Tours
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About Variant
You can live where you want. Why not the North Loop? You already know its the most vibrant neighborhood in Minneapolis. Now, top it off by living at the most elegant, eclectic and electric apartments in town. Variant offers amenities others don't. Most important, a community of people you want to live by, events you want to attend and details you'll appreciate every time you come home.
Variant is an apartment community located in Hennepin County and the 55401 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Minneapolis Public School Dist. attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Full line appliances
- Private gym
- Two flooring options
- Heated parking
- Soft close cabinetry
- Tile surrounds in bathrooms
- Pet friendly
- Quartz countertops
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Lifestyle services
- Upgraded gas range
- Bike bench/storage
- Furnished apartments available by CORT
- K9 wash room
- Large subway tile backsplash
- Preferred electric car parking
- Private balconies and terraces
- Private gym + Bike station/storage
- Secure mail room + mailing services
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Lobby lounge + Beverage Bar
- Fiber optic internet
- Modern roller shades
- Pool deck + Rooftop terrace
- Multiple entertaining spaces
- Outdoor grilling stations
- Pet-friendly + K9 Wash Room
- Private balconies and terraces*
- Rooftop Terrace
Community Amenities
Pool
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Concierge
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Concierge
- Furnished Units Available
- On-Site Retail
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Guest Apartment
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Pool
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Grill
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Fireplace
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
- Quartz Countertops
Model Details
- Views
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Deck
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Concierge
- Furnished Units Available
- On-Site Retail
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Guest Apartment
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Grill
- Pool
- Full line appliances
- Private gym
- Two flooring options
- Heated parking
- Soft close cabinetry
- Tile surrounds in bathrooms
- Pet friendly
- Quartz countertops
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Lifestyle services
- Upgraded gas range
- Bike bench/storage
- Furnished apartments available by CORT
- K9 wash room
- Large subway tile backsplash
- Preferred electric car parking
- Private balconies and terraces
- Private gym + Bike station/storage
- Secure mail room + mailing services
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Lobby lounge + Beverage Bar
- Fiber optic internet
- Modern roller shades
- Pool deck + Rooftop terrace
- Multiple entertaining spaces
- Outdoor grilling stations
- Pet-friendly + K9 Wash Room
- Private balconies and terraces*
- Rooftop Terrace
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Range
- Quartz Countertops
- Views
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Deck
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Also known as the Warehouse District, North Loop is an artistic neighborhood just over one mile northwest of Downtown Minneapolis. With a laid-back vibe, North Loops offers a diverse community and an array of unique businesses. Former industrial buildings have transformed into hip lofts and farm-to-table restaurants such as Spoon and Stable on North 1st Street. Locals enjoy visiting Target Field for a Twins game or the Minneapolis Farmers Market for local product, snacks, and candy. Public transit, local breweries, interstate access, and more make North Loop the convenient and unique place that it is. North Loop sits along the Mississippi River separating the neighborhood from Boom Island Park, a riverside green space with a boat dock, walking paths, and a playground.
Learn more about living in North Loop| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Minneapolis include Target Field Station Platform 2, located 0.3 mile from Variant. Variant is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 11.5 miles or 24 minutes away.
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| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.3 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 18.5 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 20.1 mi |
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Drive: | 24 min | 11.5 mi |
Time and distance from Variant.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Sumner Field Park
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Hall Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Bethune Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Nicollet Island Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Boom Island Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 8.5 mi |
Property Ratings at Variant
This place is not worth it. Great location but I have been to many other cheaper apartments in NL that don't have to deal with the shoddy management. This month they drafted rent out of our bank accounts twice due to a technical error. I have lived here for 6 months, and the garage door has malfunctioned and not let me in or out twice. It is constantly down for maintenance and then you have to plan your day around it and park outside. I have been locked out of my apartment at midnight due to a malfunctioning key FOB resulting from them changing management companies and received no apology. The coffee machine works ~60% of the time. Rent another place in NL.
So far my experience at variant has been awful. I live on the 4th floor. When I moved in I immediately heard pounding noises and could not figure out which neighbor it was coming from. After many mornings of waking up consistently at 4:45am, I figured out it was coming from the boxing gym below. After 4, yes 4, months it had been *sort of* resolved. I continue to wake up 3 out of 7 mornings of the week. Management originally told me it wasn't the gym because they had soundproofed the building for it, but after other residents complained they confirmed it was in fact the gym. Aside from this, I would describe this building a frat house. It's filled with people who just want to party. If this is your lifestyle, this is the building for you. If it isn't, and you appreciate sleeping through the night on the weekends, I would stay far away from this building. The building is poorly soundproofed in general. I can hear my neighbors talking, bass from speakers, footsteps, people closing doors (your whole apartment will shake especially around 2am when everyone gets home from the bar) overall.. if you enjoy peace, this is not the building for you. Solves for these problem via management: move your bed away from the wall, get a sound maker, a fan, call the police. After months of giving management updates, they have basically told me that I can kick rocks if I want to transfer to a different unit or get out of my lease. Overall very disappointed in my experience here so far.
My wife and I moved to Variant almost a year ago now, and our time here so far has been a delight. We love the location, the apartment layout (we have a 1 bedroom), the community spaces, and so on. We also really appreciate the management team. Matt and Kevin are great to work with and they go above and beyond for the residents. We appreciate all the work everyone at Excelsior does to keep this apartment running smoothly!
Recently moved in as empty nesters from a 3,000 sq ft home. Nice to get rid of all the stuff we had and get back to basics. Freeway noise is there but tolerable, and amazing sliding door completely shut it out. Place is very clean and residents are nice. Also the free happy hour is a great place to meet your neighbors.
The place looks nothing like the pictures. I GOT CATFISHED. I got a tent for an apartment, and I live with four other people all elderly dudes. The outdoor lounge is actually a piece of gum off the floor, re chewed and spit back out. I hate this whole place, but the pools nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Variant has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Variant has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,450/mo. to $5,624/mo.
Yes, Variant welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,450 for a studio, you would need to earn about $52,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Variant is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! Variant offers 9 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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315 N 7th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401