Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (263 Rentals)

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Moment
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$1,484 - $1,604
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$1,484 - $4,600
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$1,534 - $4,650
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Moment

650 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Lago Apartments
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$1,275 - $1,279
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$1,275 - $1,890
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$4

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$1,279 - $1,894
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Lago Apartments

500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Hencen
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$1,467 - $1,722
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$1,287 - $2,496
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$180

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$1,467 - $2,676
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Hencen

455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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The Archive
Rent Specials
$1,820 - $1,995
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$1,510 - $3,740
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$175

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$1,685 - $3,915
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The Archive

110 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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270 Hennepin
$1,497 - $1,598
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$1,497 - $17,018
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$71

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$1,568 - $17,089
Studio Apartments Available Jan 14, 2026

270 Hennepin

270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Marko Apartments
$1,150 - $1,175
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$1,150 - $1,900
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$1,225 - $1,975
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Marko Apartments

711 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Sora
Rent Specials
$1,260 - $1,820
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$1,260 - $2,265

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$1,260 - $2,265
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Sora

600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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365 Nicollet
Rent Specials
$1,430 - $2,686
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$1,430 - $12,029
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$8

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$1,438 - $12,037
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365 Nicollet

365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Cedars 94
Rent Specials
$964 - $1,348
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$959 - $1,821
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$5

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$964 - $1,826
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Cedars 94

2220 E Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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4Marq
Rent Specials
$1,525 - $2,680
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$1,525 - $3,710
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$10

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$1,535 - $3,720
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4Marq

400 Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Paxon
$1,438 - $1,543
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$1,434 - $3,785
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$4

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$1,438 - $3,789
Studio Apartments Available Mar 3, 2026

The Paxon

360 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Velo
Rent Specials
$1,432 - $2,221
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$1,428 - $3,794
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$4

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$1,432 - $3,798
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Velo

115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Coze Flats
Rent Specials
$1,325
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$1,325 - $1,665
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$417

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$1,742 - $2,082
Studio Apartments Available Dec 31

Coze Flats

628 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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The Villa Apartments
$825 - $875
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$825
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$50

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$875
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The Villa Apartments

1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Studios at 7 Corners
Rent Specials
$995 - $1,045
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$995
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$1,045
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Studios at 7 Corners

1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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FIT
Rent Specials
$995 - $1,228
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$995 - $1,850
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$8

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$1,003 - $1,858
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FIT

515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Rose
$725 - $875
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Rose

1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown East Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis, MN is found at 365 Nicollet and is listed at 699 square feet priced from $1,443. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
365 Nicollets4699 Sq Ft$1,443
Artistry on 10the7655 Sq Ft$1,403
St. George ApartmentsStudio-Deluxe650 Sq Ft$849
Sela Campus University ApartmentsEfficiency650 Sq Ft$750
NIC on 5thTHE CHELSEA640 Sq Ft$1,685
Mill District City ClubV1-md640 Sq Ft$1,480
The Grand Mill DistrictGlen616 Sq Ft$1,495
814-8TH0BR/1.0BA600 Sq Ft$760
2115 3rd AveStudio 1 Bath - 2115 3rd Ave220 Sq Ft$850

Cheapest Available Downtown East Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown East of Minneapolis, MN is the Efficiency Model starting from $551 at Paige Hall. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown East is currently $1,371. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Paige HallEfficiency$551
Buri ManorEfficiency$699
The BalmoralEfficiency$718
The Remington Campus ApartmentsSTUDIO$745
Sela Campus University ApartmentsEfficiency$750
814-8TH0BR/1.0BA$760
904-9120BR/1.0BA$780
The RoselleStudio$800
Best ApartmentsStudio$835
St. George ApartmentsStudio-Midsize$849

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Downtown East, Minneapolis, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown East with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown East is at Paige Hall listed at $551.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown East is $1,371.

What is the largest available Studio Downtown East Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown East is a 699 square feet unit starting from $1,443 at 365 Nicollet.

What is the average size for Downtown East Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown East is currently 496 sq ft.

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