2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (221 Rentals)

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Expo
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$2,940 - $13,784
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$1,845 - $13,780
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$1,849 - $13,784
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Expo

200 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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HQ Apartments
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$2,316 - $3,176
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$1,466 - $3,241
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$50

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$1,516 - $3,291
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HQ Apartments

816 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Hencen
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$1,766 - $2,796
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$1,160 - $2,616
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$180

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$1,340 - $2,796
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Hencen

455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Lago Apartments
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$1,849 - $2,159
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$1,275 - $2,155
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 8

Lago Apartments

500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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The Archive
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$2,254 - $3,974
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$1,589 - $3,799
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$175

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$1,764 - $3,974
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The Archive

110 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Sora
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$2,880 - $4,032
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$1,270 - $4,032

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$1,270 - $4,032
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Sora

600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Ironclad Residential
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$2,695 - $4,300
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$1,695 - $4,200
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$100

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$1,795 - $4,300
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Ironclad Residential

811 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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365 Nicollet
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$3,137 - $6,942
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$1,569 - $15,834
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365 Nicollet

365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Drexel Apartments
$1,455
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$990 - $1,455

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$990 - $1,455
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Drexel Apartments

1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Cedars 94
$1,659 - $1,826
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$959 - $1,821
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 2

Cedars 94

2220 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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4Marq
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$2,435 - $3,995
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$1,500 - $3,985
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$10

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$1,510 - $3,995
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

4Marq

400 Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Paxon
$2,403 - $3,747
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$1,516 - $3,742
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The Paxon

360 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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270 Hennepin
$2,600 - $5,211
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$1,334 - $16,837
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$71

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$1,405 - $16,908
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270 Hennepin

270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Velo
$2,452 - $4,233
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$1,368 - $4,228
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14

Velo

115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Luna Apartments
$1,474 - $1,494
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$1,289 - $1,494

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Luna Apartments

2520 8th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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The Marshall
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$580 - $1,220
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$580 - $1,650

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The Marshall

515 14th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis, MN is found at Expo and is listed at 2,297 square feet priced from $8,179. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
ExpoDiamond Bluff2,297 Sq Ft$8,179
O2English Ivy1,779 Sq Ft$6,610
MomentMillennium1,713 Sq Ft$4,436
270 HennepinPH-C101,703 Sq Ft$5,252
Groove LoftsKeith1,434 Sq Ft$2,228
The ElysianTheia1,403 Sq Ft$2,100
Ironclad ResidentialQ1,367 Sq Ft$3,995
Gatsby ApartmentsC14 2x2 Den1,351 Sq Ft$2,880
4th and Park2x2d C71,349 Sq Ft$4,380
Second & SecondB71,342 Sq Ft$2,971

Cheapest Available Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown East of Minneapolis, MN is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated Model starting from $489 at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown East is currently $2,438. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated$489
Holmes Park Village2 Bedroom$723
Bierman PlaceThe Park - By-the-bed$795
Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts2 Bed, 2 Bath Classic$879
2014 3rd Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2014 3rd Ave$900
Seven Corners2 Bedrooms$1,181
Remington Apartments2 Bedroom September Move In$1,200
Sela Campus University Apartments2 Bedroom$1,250
Karinsplass Apartments2 Bedroom - 60% AMI$1,350
Chateau Student Housing Co-op2BR$1,375

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Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown East, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown East with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown East is at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown listed at $489.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown East Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East is $2,438.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown East is a 2,297 square feet unit starting from $8,179 at Expo.

What is the average size for Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown East is currently 1,196 sq ft.

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