
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $885 (152 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


210 N 2nd St

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The M on Hennepin

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1012 8th St SE

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814-8TH

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401-4TH

800-UNIV

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The Wellstone

1806 3rd Ave
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1615 11th Ave S

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2014 3rd Ave

912 22nd Ave

728 East 16th Street (New Town)

1915 3rd Ave S

718-4TH

The Jameson Apartments
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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 | $1,389 | $725 | $2,584 |
Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $885 | $6,639 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $414 | $9,078 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $809 | $9,353 |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $749 | $3,500 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 152 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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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 $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is 814-8TH which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown East costs $1,853.
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 140 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 $1,255 which is $598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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