West Bank

Minneapolis, MN

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West Bank - Minneapolis, MN

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This riverfront district near the campus of the University of Minnesota is diverse and bursting with culture

Diverse Exciting Dining University Great Location Nightlife Entertainment

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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in West Bank is $1,183 for a studio, $1,263 for one bedroom, and $1,375 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Bank has decreased by -11.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 452 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 588 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,263/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 834 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,375/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

68

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

94

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • East River Flats Park
  • Bell Museum of Natural History
  • Luxton Park
  • Currie Park
  • Riverside 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 2025.