Northrup King Lofts

Opening Spring 2026: Artspace NKB Lofts – Affordable Artist Housing in Northeast Minneapolis

Discover a new chapter in the vibrant Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. Artspace NKB Lofts offers 84 affordable live/work units designed for artists and their families, blending historic character with modern amenities. This exciting redevelopment preserves the legacy of the Northrup King campus while creating fresh opportunities for creativity and community.

​About the Lofts

• Location: 1460 & 1464 Van Buren St NE, Minneapolis, MN – in the heart of the Northeast Arts District.
• Units: One-, two-, and three-bedroom live/work spaces.
• Affordability: Rents set at 30–80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for income-qualified artists.
• Community Features:
  • Shared workspaces and gallery areas in each building.
  • Secure indoor bike storage and outdoor bike amenities.
  • ADA-compliant access throughout.
  • Public promenade with seating, gathering spaces, and performance opportunities.

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​Why Artspace NKB Lofts?
This project is more than housing—it’s a mission-driven effort to preserve and expand affordable spaces for artists. By adaptively reusing historic industrial buildings, Artspace ensures the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District remains a thriving hub for creativity.

Artist Preference
Artspace NKB Lofts is artist-preference housing. At all times, preference is given to income-qualified households that include at least one artist.

An artist is defined as an individual who actively practices or has training in a creative discipline, which may include (but is not limited to) visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music, design, teaching arts, or related creative fields. Artist status is self-identified and documented as part of the application process. All applicants must meet income and program eligibility requirements.

What's Currently Available?

Availability is updated weekly and is subject to change at any time. If displaying 'No Data Available,' we currently have no openings. Please contact us directly to confirm current availability.

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INCOME RESTRICTIONS/RESIDENT SELECTION CRITERIA

At Northrup King, we offer affordable housing through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. To qualify, your household's annual gross income must be below specific limits set by HUD each year.

Check the table below for the maximum income restrictions based on your total household size. If you have questions, our leasing team is ready to help.​

HOUSEHOLD SIZE	Maximum Income ​(30% AMI)	Maximum Income ​(50% AMI)	Maximum Income ​(60% AMI)	Maximum Income ​(80% AMI)
1 Person	$27,810	$46,350	$55,620	$71,160
2 People	$31,800	$53,000	$63,600	$84,800
3 People	$35,760	$59,600	$71,520	$95,360
4 People	$39,720	$66,200	$79,440	$105,920
5 People	$42,900	$71,500	$85,800	$114,400
6 People	$46,080	$76,800	$92,160	$122,880

MINIMUM INCOME

• If a resident receives tenant based, monthly rental subsidy, there will be no minimum income requirements.
• It will be sufficient minimum income if a resident has cash assets equal to at least six months of rent.
• 30% rental units must have a minimum income equal to (2) times the monthly rent.
• All other rental units must have a minimum income equal to 2.5 times the monthly rent.

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DEPOSIT & APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Fee: $40/Adult
Deposit: Equal to One Month's Rent

PET POLICY

Non-Refundable Pet Fee: $250/First Pet, $150 for additional 2nd pet.
Breed/weight restrictions apply. For full details, please call.

UTILITIES

Included Utilities: Water, Sewer & Trash

STUDENT STATUS LIMITATIONS

A household that is comprised of only full-time students will not be eligible for occupancy unless:

• Students are married and entitled to file a joint tax return;
• At least one (1) student is a single parent with child(ren) and this parent is not a dependent of someone else, and the child(ren) is/are not dependent(s) of someone other than a parent;
• At least one student is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (formerly known as Aid to or in Minnesota, the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP); or
• At least one student participates in a program receiving assistance under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Workforce Investment Act or under other similar federal, state or local laws.
• At least one student of the household was, within 5-years of the effective date of the initial income certification, in foster care.

FLOOR PLANS

Not all variations of floor plans may be listed below. 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
573-977 Sq. Ft. 
$1,140-$1,350/Month

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
764-1,101 Sq. Ft. 
$770-1,900/Month

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom
1,104-1,555 Sq. Ft. 
$890-$2,400/Month

LOCATION

1460 Van Buren St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 & 1464 Van Buren St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413