Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (561 Rentals)

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Expo
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$1,744 - $13,914
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$1,740 - $13,910
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$1,744 - $13,914
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Expo

200 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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240 Park Avenue
$1,550 - $7,995
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$1,550 - $7,995

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$1,550 - $7,995
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

240 Park Avenue

240 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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HQ Apartments
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$1,426 - $3,916
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$1,376 - $3,866
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$50

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$1,426 - $3,916
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HQ Apartments

816 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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4th and Park
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$1,558 - $6,758
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$1,550 - $6,750
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4th and Park

700 S 4th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Hencen
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$1,347 - $2,875
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$1,167 - $2,695
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$180

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$1,347 - $2,875
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Hencen

455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Lago Apartments
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$1,129 - $2,159
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$1,125 - $2,155
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Lago Apartments

500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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The Archive
Rent Specials
$1,794 - $4,004
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$1,619 - $3,829
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$175

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$1,794 - $4,004
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The Archive

110 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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270 Hennepin
$1,403 - $8,797
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$1,332 - $8,726
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$1,403 - $8,797
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270 Hennepin

270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Sora
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$1,460 - $3,925
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$1,460 - $3,925

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$1,460 - $3,925
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Sora

600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Ironclad Residential
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$1,625 - $4,795
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$1,525 - $4,695
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$100

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$1,625 - $4,795
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Ironclad Residential

811 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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365 Nicollet
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$1,843 - $15,301
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$1,835 - $15,293
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365 Nicollet

365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Grand Mill District
Rent Specials
$1,443 - $3,988
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$1,435 - $3,980
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7

The Grand Mill District

313 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Cedars 94
Rent Specials
$969 - $1,821
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$969 - $1,821

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Cedars 94

2220 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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4Marq
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$1,668 - $3,553
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$1,650 - $3,535
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4Marq

400 Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Paxon
$1,475 - $3,373
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$1,470 - $3,368
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The Paxon

360 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Rafter
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$1,350 - $5,382
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$1,290 - $5,322
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$60

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$1,350 - $5,382
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Rafter

333 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Five15 on the Park
$965 - $1,862
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$965 - $1,862

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Five15 on the Park

515 15th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Freund Haus
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$550 - $4,000
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$550 - $4,000

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$550 - $4,000
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Freund Haus

1015 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Intersect
$1,510 - $3,010
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$1,395 - $2,895
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$115

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$1,510 - $3,010
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Intersect

310 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Velo
$1,516 - $3,354
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$1,511 - $3,349
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Velo

115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Maverick
$1,458 - $4,728
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$1,450 - $4,720
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Maverick

120 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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7west
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$1,448 - $3,488
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$1,440 - $3,480
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7west

1800 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Gatsby Apartments
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$1,508 - $3,043
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$1,500 - $3,035
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Gatsby Apartments

1400 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Luna Apartments
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$1,303 - $2,303
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$1,295 - $2,295
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Luna Apartments

2520 8th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Nordhaus Apartment Homes
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$2,249 - $6,729
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$2,249 - $6,729

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$2,249 - $6,729
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Nordhaus Apartment Homes

309-315 1st Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #19

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Minneapolis-St. Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly community may be just the ticket if you have young children when you rent. Downtown East has established a name for itself as a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and great school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? this neighborhood is known as providing favorable access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has come to be one of our preferred higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this area ranks as one of the best communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis, MN?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 561 available Downtown East apartments priced from $484 to $9,832, with an average monthly rent of $2,109.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East?

There are currently 262 Studio Apartments in Downtown East with rent ranges from $725 to $2,295 with an average price of $1,353.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown East ranges from $850 to $6,729 with an average monthly rent of $1,793.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown East range from $484 to $9,228. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,564.

How expensive are Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 92 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $809 to $9,832 - averaging $2,910 for the location.

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