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1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1316 7th St SE
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Remington Campus Apartments
708 5th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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214-220 E 19th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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320 7th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBest Apartments
2006-2008 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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137 E 17th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBridgewater Crossings
2101-2020 21st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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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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1400 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Studios at 7 Corners
1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSela Campus University Apartments
701 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Cedars 94
2220 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLadder 260
260 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Endurance
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 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEast Village
1423 S 11th AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1101 S 7th St
1101 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRivergate Apartments
115 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Chateau Student Housing Cooperative
425 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArtistry on 10th
95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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$1,050
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now409 University Ave SE
409 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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$1,075 - $2,400
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Denn of Dinkytown
815 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
629 6th St SE
MinneapolisMN55414
15 S 1st St
MinneapolisMN55401
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515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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The Larking
615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMinnehaha 94
1901 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now617 10th Avenue SE
617 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Stone Arch I
601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Mill City Quarter
300 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHQ Apartments
816 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Marko Apartments
711 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1010 Lofts
1010 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 Tenth Dinkytown Apartments Student Rental
525 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
701 6th St SE
MinneapolisMN55414
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Hencen
455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Metro Apartments
90 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Lago Apartments
500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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608 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Sora
600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityKarinsplass Apartments
2015 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRunnstone Senior Living
1509 10th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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225 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCoze Flats
628 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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 | $1,342 | $725 | $2,330 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $790 | $6,500 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $469 | $8,971 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $739 | $6,797 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $2,895 | $4,095 |
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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 |
| 814-8TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| 904-912 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Castleton | Studio 1 Bath - Castleton | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts | 3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic | 3BR,2BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MN
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $0.78 price per square foot The Augsburg Model at Minnehaha 94 in the in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,189. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 1525 Elliot Ave Model at 1525 Elliot Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,775 with a $1.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha 94 | The Augsburg | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.78 |
| 1525 Elliot Ave, Unit 1 | 1525 Elliot Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Bierman Place | The Quad - By-the-bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| 904-912 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Marshall | 2DX2B | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Best Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 2014 3rd Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 2014 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| St. George Apartments | Studio-Deluxe | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
| 814-8TH | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Remington Campus Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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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 $4,650.
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 220 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 $817 which is $3,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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