2541 Aldrich Ave S · Apartments for Rent

Welcome to 2541 Aldrich Ave South — a classic lower-level duplex unit in one of South Minneapolis's most sought-after neighborhoods, the Wedge. With a private fenced backyard accessible directly from the kitchen, your own private basement with free in-unit laundry, fresh carpet and paint throughout upon move-in, and one off-street parking spot included, this is a rare find in a neighborhood that has everything going for it. Unit Features: Brand new carpet and fresh paint throughout upon move-in Private door off the kitchen leading directly to a fully fenced backyard — perfect for pets, entertaining, or simply unwinding outside Private unfinished basement exclusively for this unit — free washer and dryer included, plus extra storage space One off-street parking spot available Utilities: Tenant pays gas and electric directly. A flat $85/month covers water, sewer, trash, and recycling. 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. And yes — there's a fully fenced backyard waiting for them. The Neighborhood: The Wedge sits at the heart of the Lyn-Lake corridor — one of the most walkable, restaurant-dense, and culturally vibrant stretches of South Minneapolis. 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 in years. A 100% plant-based all-day café and bar at the corner of 26th and Lyndale, from the beloved owners of Reverie in Powderhorn. Sun-drenched windows, artsy murals, wildflowers on every table, a vintage bar, and a lovely outdoor patio. Lion's mane steak, mushroom dashi ramen, curtido benedict, weekend brunch, cocktails, and creative zero-proof drinks. Open until 10pm daily — and practically in your backyard Nightingale — one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Minneapolis, named to the Mpls St Paul 50 Best Restaurants list for 2026 and right around the corner on Lyndale. Farm-first cooking, extraordinary cocktails, creative New American small plates, a late-night kitchen open until midnight, and weekend brunch. The kind of spot you go once and immediately make your regular French Meadow Bakery & Café — the country's first organic-certified bakery, founded in 1985, on 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 Milkjam Creamery — a nationally celebrated ice cream destination right on Lyndale, with inventive global-inspired flavors that draw people from across the city. Worth every visit Pat's Tap — one of South Minneapolis's most beloved neighborhood bars, featuring four vintage 1952 skee-ball machines, the largest canned beer list west of the Mississippi, scratch kitchen comfort food, a dog-friendly patio, and daily happy hour 3–6pm Up-Down Arcade Bar — Silver winner for Best Bar in the 2026 Mpls St Paul Readers' Poll, on Lyndale just up the street, with dozens of classic arcade games, pinball machines, and a full bar And with multiple Metro Transit routes running up Lyndale and Hennepin Avenues, getting to downtown Minneapolis is fast and car-free. 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 t..