
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $850 (112 Rentals)


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The Roselle

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Ladder 260

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605 S 9th St, Unit APT 7

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1802 11th Ave S, Unit 5

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1617 10th Ave S, Unit #4

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Forte on the Park

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The M on Hennepin

1012 8th St SE

Dundry House
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Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown East Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $725 | $2,529 |
Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $850 | $6,779 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $469 | $9,268 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $809 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $915 | $3,500 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $2,995 | $3,375 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown East, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #21
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is 814-8TH which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Downtown East costs $3,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 167 regular apartments in Downtown East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown East?
Cheap apartments in Downtown East have an average cost of $1,278 which is $2,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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