Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (77 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Expo
Rent Specials
$1,849 - $6,370
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$1,845 - $6,366
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$4

Total Monthly Price
$1,849 - $6,370
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Expo

200 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Moment
Rent Specials
$1,447 - $4,650
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$1,397 - $4,600
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,447 - $4,650
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Moment

650 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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O2
Rent Specials
$1,673 - $7,042
Plus Fees
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

O2

250 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Hencen
Rent Specials
$1,272 - $2,781
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$1,092 - $2,601
Required Monthly Fees
$180

Total Monthly Price
$1,272 - $2,781
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hencen

455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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The Archive
Rent Specials
$1,685 - $3,915
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$1,510 - $3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$175

Total Monthly Price
$1,685 - $3,915
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Archive

110 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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270 Hennepin
$1,587 - $19,298
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$1,503 - $19,214
Required Monthly Fees
$84

Total Monthly Price
$1,587 - $19,298
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

270 Hennepin

270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Sora
$1,300 - $2,861
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$1,300 - $2,861

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$1,300 - $2,861
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sora

600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Rafter
Rent Specials
$1,695 - $10,204
Plus Fees
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rafter

333 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Ironclad Residential
Rent Specials
$1,695 - $4,300
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$1,595 - $4,200
Required Monthly Fees
$100

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$1,695 - $4,300
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ironclad Residential

811 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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365 Nicollet
Rent Specials
$1,358 - $12,862
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$1,350 - $12,854
Required Monthly Fees
$8

Total Monthly Price
$1,358 - $12,862
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

365 Nicollet

365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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4Marq
Rent Specials
$1,660 - $3,770
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$1,650 - $3,760
Required Monthly Fees
$10

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$1,660 - $3,770
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4Marq

400 Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Paxon
$1,471 - $3,363
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$1,467 - $3,359
Required Monthly Fees
$4

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$1,471 - $3,363
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Paxon

360 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Larking
Rent Specials
$1,135 - $6,455
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$1,075 - $6,395
Required Monthly Fees
$60

Total Monthly Price
$1,135 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Larking

615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes
$1,379 - $2,749
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$1,375 - $2,745
Required Monthly Fees
$4

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$1,379 - $2,749
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes

815 9th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Velo
Rent Specials
$1,361 - $3,996
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$1,357 - $3,992
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$4

Total Monthly Price
$1,361 - $3,996
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Velo

115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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SECOND AND SECOND
Rent Specials
$1,460 - $2,742
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$1,455 - $2,737
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$5

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$1,460 - $2,742
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SECOND AND SECOND

120 2nd St NMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Nordhaus Apartment Homes
$1,830 - $6,500
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$1,630 - $6,300
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$200

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$1,830 - $6,500
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nordhaus Apartment Homes

309-315 1st Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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524 8th Ave SE, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

524 8th Ave SE, Unit 2

524 8th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Downtown East - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Minneapolis by our Minneapolis Local Expert Stephanie Lica. See how it ranks!

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #26

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Minneapolis-St. Paul. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown East has now become known as one of our preferred luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East?

There are currently 261 Studio Apartments in Downtown East with rent ranges from $725 to $2,330 with an average price of $1,351.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown East ranges from $790 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,736.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown East range from $469 to $8,971. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,482.

How expensive are Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 91 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $819 to $11,318 - averaging $2,887 for the location.

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