Hawthorne

Minneapolis, MN

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Hawthorne - Minneapolis, MN

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Urban amenities and outdoor opportunities abound in Hawthorne, a friendly neighborhood that lies three miles north of downtown Minneapolis. Residents come for the charming historic homes and the convenient location, and they stay for the welcoming community atmosphere.

In the center of the neighborhood, Fairview Park attracts crowds with its wading pool, playground, and sports fields. The large hill at the center of the park provides a beautiful view of the Minneapolis skyline. If you're a runner or biker, make the short trek east to the extensive paved path that lines the Mississippi River.

In the south section of Hawthorne, West Broadway Avenue serves as the neighborhood's commercial and social center. For a dose of Minnesota charm, head to Sammy's Avenue Eatery for a sweet tea and the restaurant's legendary turkey pastrami sandwich. At breakfast, it's hard to beat Breaking Bread Cafe, where locals rave about the shrimp and grits.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Hawthorne is $1,052 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $2,272 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hawthorne has decreased by -15.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,052/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 929 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,530/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,177 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,272/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

47

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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The crime rate is going up this year .

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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 2025.