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912 22nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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320 7th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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2101-2020 21st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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701 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Drexel Apartments
1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1101 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Cedars 94
2220 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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409 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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815 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1819 5th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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FIT
515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1423 S 11th AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
629 6th St SE
MinneapolisMN55414
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115 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Chateau Student Housing Cooperative
425 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31525 Tenth Dinkytown Apartments Student Rental
525 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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617 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Mill City Quarter
300 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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2520 8th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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111 Marquette Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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617 19th AveMinneapolis, MN 55454
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2015 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454
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MPA / Marcy Park Apartments
1015 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1509 10th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Lago Apartments
500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes
815 9th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFive15 on the Park
515 15th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCreamette Historic Lofts
432 1st St NMinneapolis, MN 55401
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1117 Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSoo Line
101 S 5th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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1935 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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240 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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22 University AveMinneapolis, MN 55413
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1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Stone Arch I
601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1010 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Hencen
455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowIntersect
310 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Sora
600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1The Metro Apartments
90 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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270 Hennepin
270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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120 2nd St NMinneapolis, MN 55401
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365 Nicollet
365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Velo
115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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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 | $1,396 | $725 | $1,995 |
Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $795 | $5,800 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $829 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $875 | $3,500 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $2,750 | $3,895 |
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is 814-8TH which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Downtown East costs $4,672.
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 189 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 $1,008 which is $3,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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