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1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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708 5th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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701 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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The Villa Apartments
1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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320 7th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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2006-2008 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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137 E 17th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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2101-2020 21st Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1819 5th St SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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425 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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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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Studios at 7 Corners
1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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FIT
515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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1423 S 11th AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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115 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Marko Apartments
711 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio Apartments Available NowThe Larking
615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Stone Arch I
601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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101 S 5th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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225 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Sora
600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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$1,275
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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
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608 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55402
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240 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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$1,325
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Coze Flats
628 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
2006 2nd Ave S
MinneapolisMN55404
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20 6th St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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313 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
650 Portland Ave
MinneapolisMN55415
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365 Nicollet
365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Velo
115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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360 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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700 S 4th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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500 E 14th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Hencen
455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Moment
650 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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465 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
270 Hennepin Ave
MinneapolisMN55401
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4Marq
400 Marquette AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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120 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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333 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55414
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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 | $1,371 | $725 | $1,995 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $795 | $5,800 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $469 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $829 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $875 | $3,500 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $2,750 | $3,895 |
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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 Paige Hall which is listed at $551, 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 191 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 $1,007 which is $3,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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