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Uptown Lake Apartments

$1,490 – $1,580/mo

  • Studio
  • 1 bath
  • 700–815 sq ft
  • 3 units available
1212 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

As of October 13, 2026, Uptown Lake Apartments in Minneapolis, MN has 3 apartments for rent from $1,490 to $1,580/mo. The average asking rent has risen 7.6% since August 26, 2026, from $1,408 to $1,515.

Floor plans

1 floor plan · 3 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 700 – 815 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,490/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1403$1,490700—
1418$1,563700Oct 12
2418$1,580815—

See all 8 units listed at Uptown Lake Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at Uptown Lake Apartments has ranged from $1,270 to $1,546. The current average is $1,515, up $107 (7.6%) from $1,408 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (49 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,372$1,270 – $1,5804
Sep 2026$1,326$1,270 – $1,5412
Aug 2026$1,339$1,315 – $1,4223

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,490 – $1,580/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Minneapolis area.

Lowest-priced apartment: Studio at $1,490

$1,708/mo

$218/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,490

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $139

  • Internet

    est.

    $68

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $11

  • All-in monthly

    $1,708

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
Studio$1,490$1,708$53,640/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $53,640 a year for the $1,490 studio. The median renter household in Minneapolis earns $53,427 a year.

Compared with the Minneapolis area

SizeMedian asking rent hereMinneapolis rent paid
Studio$1,563$1,045
Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Minneapolis, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

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  • Beautifully Landscaped Courtyard

  • Community Amenities Community

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  • Covered Bbq & Picnic Area

  • Elevator

  • Fitness Center With Cardio And Strength Machines

  • Floor Plans

  • Friday: 9:00 Am To - 6:00 Pm

  • Fully-Equipped Business Center

  • Furnished Apartments Available By Cort

  • Gallery

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  • Garage Parking

  • High Ceilings

  • High Speed Internet Available

  • Home

  • Kitchen Island

  • Large Closets

  • Location

  • Modern Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry

  • Monday: 9:00 Am To - 6:00 Pm

  • Near Public Transit

  • Night Patrol

  • On-Site Maintenance

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  • Patio/Balcony

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  • Saturday: Closed

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  • Storage Space

  • Sunday: Closed

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  • Thursday: 9:00 Am To - 6:00 Pm

  • Tuesday: 9:00 Am To - 6:00 Pm

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  • Vinyl Wood Plank Flooring

  • Virtual Tours

  • Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Wednesday: 9:00 Am To - 6:00 Pm


Amenity photos

  • Gym

Location

1212 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55408


Resident reviews

3.7
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Location5.0
Management5.0
Building Quality5.0
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Maintenance5.0

Uptown Lake Apartments offers an unbeatable Uptown location within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and entertainment, with spacious floor plans and in-unit amenities like washer/dryer and heated underground parking. Staff and maintenance are generally responsive and helpful, though residents report recurring issues with hot water delays, noise from neighbors and street traffic, parking constraints, and occasional maintenance response delays. The property provides good value for the location, though finishes are dated and some building systems require ongoing attention.

Residents consistently praise Uptown Lake Apartments for its exceptional location in the heart of Uptown, with walkable access to restaurants, bars, shops, grocery stores, and nearby lakes. The property offers convenient amenities including heated underground parking (recommended as essential), in-unit laundry, and courtyard spaces with grills. Staff and maintenance are frequently noted as responsive and professional, though some residents report occasional delays during peak periods.

Management and office staff receive consistently positive feedback for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness with resident requests and package handling. Maintenance staff are noted as efficient and quick to address repair requests. However, some residents report inconsistent office hours for package pickup, occasional delays in addressing maintenance issues, and variable experiences across different management periods, with older reviews noting significant service improvements after management transitions.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality. Noise transmission through walls, windows, and floors is a recurring concern, particularly from neighboring units and external street activity. The property shows signs of wear with maintenance issues including water damage, slow hot water delivery, and occasional elevator downtime. Staff responsiveness to maintenance requests varies by time period, with some residents praising quick repairs while others report delayed responses to significant issues like water damage and appliance failures.

Residents consistently praise the property's unbeatable Uptown location, spacious floor plans with in-unit washer/dryer, and responsive staff who handle packages and maintenance requests. However, reviews highlight recurring concerns about parking garage security (break-ins and theft), slow hot water delivery, small fitness center capacity, and inconsistent courtyard and common area maintenance. The property offers good value for the location, though amenities and shared spaces require ongoing attention.

Maintenance staff consistently respond quickly to repair requests, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day service for work orders. Common issues include delayed hot water delivery (2-5 minutes on upper floors), water heater problems, and occasional slow follow-up on major repairs like flood damage. Overall, maintenance responsiveness and professionalism are viewed favorably across reviews.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Very Walkable

Some Transit

Very Bikeable


About this property

Welcome to Uptown Lake Apartments, your first-class ticket to everything in Uptown Minneapolis. Our community offers new studio, 1 & 2-bedroom apartments for rent!


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Joyce Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Grace Neighborhood Nursery School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Lyndale Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.7 mi

Kumis House Of Children

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.7 mi

Chs Family Ser Whittier Elc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Instep A Center For Families Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Lucky Stars Childcare Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Zoe Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.1 mi

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.1 mi

Smith Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Contact & management