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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • In-unit laundry
  • Updated finishes
  • Historically renovated apartments
  • Optional covered parking

Location

1502 Laurel Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA|Loring Park
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Management

Munsota Management LLC

Leasing office

(612) 400-5135

Property Overview

Bowler Lofts offers competitively priced living with strong overall value, solid amenities, and a convenient location, earning an 8.1 Zumper Expert Rating. It features in-unit laundry, updated finishes, historically renovated apartments, and optional covered parking, while the surrounding area supports walking, transit access, nearby parks, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Bowler Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bowler Lofts has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath495+ sqft$1,325–$1,495 /mo4 units availableSpacious 1-bedroom apartment at Bowler Lofts featuring 675 SF of living space, in-unit washer and dryer, and a large laundry/storage area. Conveniently located on the 1st floor with a comfortable, functional layout near Loring Park.

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Amenities for Bowler Lofts

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Bowler Lofts

HomeApartments in MinneapolisLoring Park Bowler Lofts

Bowler Lofts features 66 historically renovated studio and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of Minneapolis. Debuting as "the most elegant flat building" in 1893, Bowler Lofts was home to the rising stars and socialites of its era. More than 100 years after its original opening, Bowler Lofts was honored with the Minneapolis Preservation Award in 2022 for excellence in historic renovation and preservation. Thoughtfully restored to the highest preservation standards, each apartment blends timeless 20th-century elegance with the comfort and convenience of modern living. Every home features in-unit laundry, and optional covered parking is available just across the street for added convenience. With original architectural details, updated finishes, and a prime Loring Park location, Bowler Lofts offers a truly unique living experience. Reach out today to schedule a tour and experience Bowler Lofts for yourself!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Bowler Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bowler Lofts has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Bowler Lofts
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Bowler Lofts stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Bowler Lofts is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bowler Lofts is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Bowler Lofts does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Bowler Lofts is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 455 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 516 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 144 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 88 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Bowler Lofts compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Loring Park

1-bedroom apartments at Bowler Lofts cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Loring Park.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Loring Park
Minneapolis
A table of studio rental data trends in Minneapolis
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,039
October 2024$1,041
November 2024$1,025
December 2024$1,015
January 2025$993
February 2025$1,001
March 2025$1,006
April 2025$978
May 2025$967
June 2025$1,014
July 2025$982
August 2025$1,033
September 2025$1,019
October 2025$993
November 2025$988
December 2025$1,098
January 2026$1,079
February 2026$1,088
March 2026$1,077
April 2026$1,032
May 2026$1,024
June 2026$1,051
July 2026$1,046
August 2026$1,050
September 2026$1,087
A table of studio rental data trends in Loring Park
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$879
October 2024$949
November 2024$923
December 2024$872
January 2025$834
February 2025$849
March 2025$857
April 2025$891
May 2025$910
June 2025$849
July 2025$849
August 2025$871
September 2025$881
October 2025$884
November 2025$832
December 2025$848
January 2026$872
February 2026$895
March 2026$898
April 2026$898
May 2026$899
June 2026$896
July 2026$884
August 2026$849
September 2026$876

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Bowler Lofts

River Bend Educational Center

1510 glenwood ave s

minneapolis, MN, 55405

K-12Public

Justice Alan Page Elementary School

999 nofound st

nofoundcity, MN, 88888

PK, K-5Public

Kenwood Elementary School

2013 penn ave s

minneapolis, MN, 55405

K-5Public
B

MPS Online K-5

1250 west broadway ave

minneapolis, MN, 55411

K-5Public
C+

MPS Metro HA

932 e. 34th st.

minneapolis, MN, 55407

K-12Public
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Getting around Minneapolis near 1502 Laurel Ave

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1502 Laurel Ave, Minneapolis

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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