2652 Bryant Avenue South · Apartments for Rent

Welcome to 2652 Bryant Ave South — a sun-filled upper-level studio in a classic 6-unit building right in the heart of the Wedge, one of Minneapolis's most walkable and beloved neighborhoods. This is a vintage unit in the truest sense — original flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors in the living space, and the kind of character and charm that newer buildings simply can't replicate. If you appreciate a home with soul, this one has it. Unit Features: *Upper-level studio — no neighbors above, great natural light from generous windows throughout *Hardwood floors in living/bedroom space *Exceptional storage for a studio — no compromises on space *Shared coin-op laundry in basement Utilities: Flat fee of $100/month covers gas, water, sewer, and trash. Tenant pays electric directly. Simple and predictable. Pets Welcome: Dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes welcome — $350 one-time non-refundable fee plus $30/month pet rent. No breed or weight restrictions. The Neighborhood: The Wedge — officially Lowry Hill East — sits at one of the most extraordinary intersections in South Minneapolis, with Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street forming the backbone of one of the city's best walkable entertainment corridors. And Bryant Ave itself is home to a dedicated bikeway connecting directly to the Midtown Greenway — car-free access to lakes, parks, and the whole city in both directions. Here's what's right outside your door: Dreamstate Cafe — brand new as of December 2025 and already one of the most exciting additions to the neighborhood. A 100% plant-based all-day café and bar at 26th and Lyndale, with sun-drenched windows, artsy murals, lion's mane steak, mushroom dashi ramen, weekend brunch, cocktails, and creative zero-proof drinks. Open until 10pm daily Nightingale — one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Minneapolis, named to the Mpls St Paul 50 Best Restaurants list for 2026 and right on Lyndale. Farm-first cooking, extraordinary cocktails, creative New American small plates, a late-night kitchen open until midnight, and weekend brunch French Meadow Bakery & Café — the country's first organic-certified bakery, founded in 1985, at the corner of 26th and Lyndale. Breakfast, lunch, and fresh-baked goods in a neighborhood institution that has been feeding this corner for four decades Volstead's Emporium — a hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar at 711 W Lake St, with Prohibition-era aesthetics, live music, and some of the most creative craft cocktails in the city. Find the entrance if you can World Street Kitchen & Milkjam Creamery — Chef Sameh Wadi's beloved global comfort food and nationally celebrated ice cream destination, side by side on Lyndale. Two of the best reasons to take a short walk on any given evening Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater — a one-of-a-kind neighborhood bowling alley, restaurant, and live performance venue right in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, with indie comedy, music, and theater shows most nights of the week Managed by The Stepping Stone Group, a boutique Minneapolis property management company with the technology and responsiveness of a larger firm and the personal touch of a local team. We'd love to show you this space — reach out today to schedule a tour! The Stepping Stone Group | 612-500-6223