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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Bike storage
  • Storage
  • Unique details

Location

2222 Girard Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405, United States|East Isles
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Management

Minnesota Apartments LLC

Leasing office

(612) 886-3484

Property Overview

Francia Apartments receives a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its strong appeal to renters with a price rating of 9, an amenities rating of 9, and a location rating of 9, showcasing a competitive value and excellent living standards. The property features on-site laundry, bike storage, and unique details, while being well-situated near 223 restaurants, numerous parks, and strong public transit options. Additionally, it is recognized for its social life, pet friendliness, and environmental sustainability, enhancing its overall attractiveness to potential residents.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Francia Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Francia Apartments 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

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$1,554 /mo1 unit availableThe Francia – Lowry Hill Charm Virtual Tour Link: https my matterport com show ?m=qz9dWtEeENb Live steps from Lake of the Isles, Uptown, Downtown, and Lowry Park in this classic Minneapolis gem. Nestled in a highly walkable area, you’ll be just steps away from local favorites like Kowalski's Market, The Lowry, Namaste Café, Red Cow, and Nightingale. Whether you're picking up groceries, dining out, or enjoying a stroll through the neighborhood, you'll love calling Lowry Hill home. In this incredibly roomy unit, you can enjoy abundant natural sunlight throughout the day, highlighting the unique details and warm ambiance of this lovely space. Enjoy hardwood floors, built-ins, and great sunlight in a building full of charm. This historic building features on-site laundry, storage, bike storage, pet-friendly policies, and a welcoming community feel, this apartment has everything you need for comfortable city living. Water and trash included. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity — schedule a tour today! Market Rent: $1695 Advertised Rent: $1,554/Month when factoring in one month free across a 12 month lease. Additional Monthly charges: Tenant Paid: Xcel Energy, Center Point Trash/hot water/gas heat: Included! Other Fees: App Fee: $50 Move-In Admin Fee: $125 Security Deposit: $1000 $50 - Pet Rent, if applicable $450 - Pet Fee, if applicable Total Move-In Cost: $2,890 Deposit is equal to one month's rent. Application fee is a nonrefundable $50 per application. You can apply here: mnapts. com vacancies When you apply, please upload your three most recent paystubs. Equal housing opportunity.

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Amenities for Francia Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Built-in CabinetryCentral Heat
HeatingStorage Unit
Trash

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building

Bike StorageCats OK
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceStorage
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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Francia Apartments

HomeApartments in MinneapolisEast Isles Francia Apartments

The Francia – Lowry Hill Charm Virtual Tour Link: https my matterport com show ?m=qz9dWtEeENb Live steps from Lake of the Isles, Uptown, Downtown, and Lowry Park in this classic Minneapolis gem. Nestled in a highly walkable area, you’ll be just steps away from local favorites like Kowalski's Market, The Lowry, Namaste Café, Red Cow, and Nightingale. Whether you're picking up groceries, dining out, or enjoying a stroll through the neighborhood, you'll love calling Lowry Hill home. In this incredibly roomy unit, you can enjoy abundant natural sunlight throughout the day, highlighting the unique details and warm ambiance of this lovely space. Enjoy hardwood floors, built-ins, and great sunlight in a building full of charm. This historic building features on-site laundry, storage, bike storage, pet-friendly policies, and a welcoming community feel, this apartment has everything you need for comfortable city living. Water and trash included. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity — schedule a tour today! Market Rent: $1695 Advertised Rent: $1,554/Month when factoring in one month free across a 12 month lease. Additional Monthly charges: Tenant Paid: Xcel Energy, Center Point Trash/hot water/gas heat: Included! Other Fees: App Fee: $50 Move-In Admin Fee: $125 Security Deposit: $1000 $50 - Pet Rent, if applicable $450 - Pet Fee, if applicable Total Move-In Cost: $2,890 Deposit is equal to one month's rent. Application fee is a nonrefundable $50 per application. You can apply here: mnapts. com vacancies When you apply, please upload your three most recent paystubs. Equal housing opportunity.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Francia Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Francia Apartments 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 Francia Apartments
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.
Francia Apartments 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·9A 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.
Francia Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bike storage. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Francia Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Francia Apartments 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 Francia Apartments 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.

Francia Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Pet deposit required
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 223 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 35 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 Francia Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 493 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in East Isles

2-bedroom apartments at Francia Apartments cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in East Isles.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
East Isles
Minneapolis
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Minneapolis
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,342
January 2024$1,385
February 2024$1,290
March 2024$1,334
April 2024$1,300
May 2024$1,347
June 2024$1,314
July 2024$1,337
August 2024$1,357
September 2024$1,361
October 2024$1,294
November 2024$1,305
December 2024$1,324
January 2025$1,311
February 2025$1,293
March 2025$1,303
April 2025$1,277
May 2025$1,256
June 2025$1,278
July 2025$1,254
August 2025$1,288
September 2025$1,300
October 2025$1,312
November 2025$1,324
December 2025$1,350
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in East Isles
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,357
March 2024$1,152
April 2024$1,125
May 2024$1,120
June 2024$1,119
July 2024$1,147
August 2024$1,165
September 2024$1,175
October 2024$1,193
November 2024$1,155
December 2024$1,137
January 2025$1,147
February 2025$1,118
March 2025$1,119
April 2025$1,156
May 2025$1,185
June 2025$1,156
July 2025$1,170
August 2025$1,207
September 2025$1,185
October 2025$960

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,160 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,554.
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Schools near Francia Apartments

Kenwood Elementary School

2013 penn ave s

minneapolis, MN, 55405

K-5Public
B

River Bend Educational Center

1510 glenwood ave s

minneapolis, MN, 55405

K-12Public

Early Childhood Special Education

3320 elliot ave s

minneapolis, MN, 55407

PK, KPublic
B+

MPS Metro SJ

932 east 34th st

minneapolis, MN, 55407

K-12Public

MPS Metro HA

932 e. 34th st.

minneapolis, MN, 55407

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

East Isles | Minneapolis, MN

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Minneapolis near 2222 Girard Avenue South

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 2222 Girard Avenue South, Minneapolis

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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