
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (181 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Expo

O2

Moment

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240 Park Avenue

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HQ Apartments

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4th and Park

Forte on the Park

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Hencen

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Lago Apartments
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The Archive

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270 Hennepin

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Sora

The Vicinity

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Ironclad Residential

Aberdeen Apartments

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365 Nicollet

East End

Encore

The Bridges Dinkytown
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The Knoll Dinkytown

The Ellory

The Elysian

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The Grand Mill District

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Cedars 94

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4Marq

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Campus Apartments 700-727 University SE

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The Paxon

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Rafter

Yugo Minneapolis 412 Lofts
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Five15 on the Park

Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown

Seven Corners

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Intersect

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Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes

The Endurance

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Velo

ELEVATE Apartment Homes

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Maverick
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Mill & Main

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7west

Second & Second

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Gatsby Apartments

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Luna Apartments

Brook Avenue Housing Cooperative

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Nordhaus Apartment Homes

2nd Street Lofts

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The Marshall

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Fourth Street Co-op 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 | $1,353 | $725 | $2,295 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $850 | $6,729 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $484 | $9,228 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $809 | $9,832 |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $749 | $3,500 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 181 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown East Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis, MN that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Studios at 7 Corners with prices starting from $950 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. Encore scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,980. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown East apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| Studios at 7 Corners | 3.8/4 | Cedar-Riverside | $950 |
| Encore | 3.8/4 | Mill District | $1,980 |
| Luna Apartments | 3.8/4 | West Bank | $1,303 |
| Intersect | 3.8/4 | Warehouse District | $1,510 |
| Stone Arch I | 3.6/4 | Marcy-Holmes | $1,392 |
| 409 University Ave SE | 3.6/4 | Marcy-Holmes | $850 |
| 365 Nicollet | 3.6/4 | Downtown West | $1,843 |
| Moment | 3.6/4 | Elliot Park | $1,404 |
| Best Apartments | 3.4/4 | Ventura Village | $835 |
| Five15 on the Park | 3.4/4 | Cedar-Riverside | $965 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown East
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown East of Downtown East is the Studio Model at Best Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $835. The second cheapest Downtown East Pet Friendly apartment is the A2 Studio unit at Five15 on the Park starting at $965. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown East apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Best Apartments | Studio | $835 |
| Five15 on the Park | A2 | $965 |
| Lago Apartments | The Harriet (Studio) | $1,129 |
| Luna Apartments | Virgo S2 | $1,303 |
| Stone Arch I | 2 Bedroom (C1) | $1,399 |
| Moment | Prelude | $1,404 |
| Intersect | 1F | $1,510 |
| 365 Nicollet | a2 | $1,843 |
| O2 | Jasmine | $2,352 |
| Encore | Ballad | $2,759 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown East, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #19
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with children? Downtown East is a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the finest learning and education resources.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with the outdoors is critically important. This neighborhood is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there dogs and cats in your life? this area is amongst the finest communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown East?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown East is at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown listed at $484.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown East Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown East is $2,335.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown East Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown East is a 2,981 square feet unit starting from $2,300 at 1212 Como Ave SE, Unit 3.
What is the average size for Downtown East Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown East is currently at 589 sq ft.
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