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2006-2008 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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137 E 17th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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1819 5th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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The Villa Apartments
1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now912 22nd Ave
912 22nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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706 S 9th St
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Chateau Student Housing Cooperative
425 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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2101-2020 21st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Cedars 94
2220 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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260 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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725 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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720 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Drexel Apartments
1009 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEast Village
1423 S 11th AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1101 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studios at 7 Corners
1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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409 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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815 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
629 6th St SE
MinneapolisMN55414
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115 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1901 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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525 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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617 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
2021 3rd Ave S
MinneapolisMN55404
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Mill City Quarter
300 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Marko Apartments
711 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1010 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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111 Marquette Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiverside Homes
617 19th AveMinneapolis, MN 55454
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225 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Luna
2520 8th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Sora
600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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101 S 5th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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90 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Lago Apartments
500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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816 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
924 21st Ave S
MinneapolisMN55404
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRunnstone Senior Living
1509 10th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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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 | $1,995 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $795 | $5,800 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $829 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $875 | $3,500 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $2,750 | $3,895 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall priced from $489. Paige Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $551. Here are the most affordable Downtown East apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $489 |
| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Balmoral | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $718 |
| Holmes Park Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Sela Campus University Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| 904-912 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MN
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4BR/1.0BA Model at 1804 16th Ave S in the in the Greater Central neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Model at The Jourdain starting at $1,560 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Greater Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 16th Ave S | 4BR/1.0BA | 4BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Jourdain | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Sela Campus University Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 904-912 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Minnehaha 94 | The Minnehaha | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| St. George Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 409 University Ave SE | 1 Bedroom Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 814-8TH | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.17 |
| 912 22nd Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 912 22nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings 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 searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 198 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 $1,002 which is $3,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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