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Affordable Apartments
In Cedar-Riverside

Don’t let the brutalist architecture fool you - this iconic site has decades of history, warm and welcoming people, multiple playgrounds, over a dozen languages spoken, and apartments that over 5,000 residents are proud to call home.

Riverside Plaza represents the largest housing development project in the state of Minnesota and one of only two projects in the United States that were built as part of a HUD pilot program called “New Town, In Town”. Originally constructed between 1971-1973, Riverside Plaza now offers 1,303 affordable studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartments in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood. Schedule your tour and see what makes Riverside Plaza so unique.

Equal Housing Opportunity
Riverside Plaza is an equal housing provider and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws.

Income Restrictions
The affordable housing program at Riverside Plaza offers income-restricted housing options for qualified applicants.

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Rental Requirements
Affordable Housing

Income restriction limits and associated criteria are set by state, federal, and other applicable regulatory guidelines. To determine your eligibility or to learn more, please reach out to our leasing office. Visit our Rental Requirements page to get started.

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See Life at Riverside Plaza

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Colorful window panels on a tall building at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Clock tower beside a multi-story building at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Granite countertop with dark wood cabinets at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Stainless steel refrigerator and stove in kitchen at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Dark cabinets with silver handles at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Empty room with large windows and balcony at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Kitchen area with appliances and cabinets at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Window with view of trees and buildings at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Window with view of greenery at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Large window with sliding door at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Empty room with large windows and dark flooring at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Empty room with dark flooring and white walls at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Bathroom sink with mirror and light fixture at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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White tiled bathroom with a sink and mirror at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Tall buildings with colorful windows at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Colorful window panels on a tall building at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Clock tower beside a multi-story building at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Granite countertop with dark wood cabinets at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Stainless steel refrigerator and stove in kitchen at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dark cabinets with silver handles at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Empty room with large windows and balcony at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kitchen area with appliances and cabinets at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Window with view of trees and buildings at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Window with view of greenery at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Large window with sliding door at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Empty room with large windows and dark flooring at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Empty room with dark flooring and white walls at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bathroom sink with mirror and light fixture at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota
White tiled bathroom with a sink and mirror at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Revitalized and Remodeled
Home Features

Despite being built in the 70s, these apartments are seeing new life and both convenient and stylish updates and refinishes between 2025 and 2027.

Community Amenities

  • Surface Lot & Ramp Parking
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • Plazas with Seating & Green Space
  • On‑Site Management & Maintenance Teams
  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Resident Service Officers, Courtesy Patrol & Cameras
  • Laundry Facilities in Every Building
  • On‑Site Convenience Store
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Package Room with Lockers
  • Controlled Access
  • On‑Site Garden with Seating & Landscaping
  • Historic Building & Site Features

Apartment Amenities

  • Updated Bathrooms with New Faucets, Sinks, Countertops & Vanities
  • Refinished Kitchens with New Sinks, Countertops, Cabinets & Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Balconies
  • Floor‑to‑Ceiling Windows with Blinds
  • Closets in Every Bedroom
  • Downtown & River Views
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning
  • Split‑Level 2‑Bedroom Floor Plans Available
  • Water, Electric, Sewer & Trash Removal Included in Rent
Two girls playing basketball on court at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Floor Plans
Affordable Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woman holding a coffee cup by a window at Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Vibrant Neighborhood of
Cedar-Riverside

Among the numerous University of Minneapolis buildings, Augsburg University campus, and numerous local restaurants of all countries, cultures, and flavors, Riverside Plaza is located right next to Currie Park and a short jaunt to downtown Minneapolis. Quick access to 35W and I-94 will ease your daily commute, and it’s easy get around the Twin Cities by the Metro Transit bus and light rail. The river is just a short walk away, and you’ll even pass numerous local restaurants that will make your mouth water.