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1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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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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The Villa Apartments
1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Studios at 7 Corners
1414 S 3rd StMinneapolis, MN 55454
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701 University 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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1423 S 11th AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Chateau Student Housing Cooperative
425 13th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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95 S 10th StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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115 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55401
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The Larking
615 S 8th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Marko Apartments
711 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Stone Arch I
601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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816 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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455 Central Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Studio Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Metro Apartments
90 S 9th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Lago Apartments
500 W Lake StMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Studio Apartments Available NowGroove Lofts
608 2nd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Studio Apartments Available NowMill District City Club Apartments
225 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Sora
600 S 5th AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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628 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
650 Portland Ave
MinneapolisMN55415
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240 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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101 S 5th StMinneapolis, MN 55402
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Velo
115 N 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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333 E Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55414
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365 Nicollet
365 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Moment
650 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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20 6th St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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700 S 4th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22Aberdeen Apartments
500 E 14th StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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The Paxon
360 N 1st StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 13The Grand Mill District
313 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55415
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270 Hennepin
270 Hennepin AveMinneapolis, MN 55402
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501 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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465 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401
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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 | $1,346 | $725 | $2,330 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $790 | $6,500 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $469 | $8,971 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $739 | $6,815 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,690 | $2,895 | $4,095 |
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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 $4,650.
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 $814 which is $3,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.