Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN Under $1,500 (171 Rentals) Page 2 of 4

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FIT
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$1,003 - $1,428
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$995 - $1,420
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$1,003 - $1,428
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515 E Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Rose
$725 - $1,695
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Rose

1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Stone Arch I
Rent Specials
$1,243 - $1,739
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$1,199 - $1,695
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$44

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$1,243 - $1,739
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Stone Arch I

601-701 Main St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Mill City Quarter
Rent Specials
$1,213 - $1,642
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$1,209 - $1,638
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$4

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$1,213 - $1,642
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Mill City Quarter

300 S 2nd StMinneapolis, MN 55401
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property at 410 6th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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410 6th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 706 S 9th St

$895 - $925

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$915

Total Monthly Price
$915

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706 S 9th St

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 605 S 9th St

$900

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$900

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$900

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605 S 9th St

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 2021 3rd Ave S

$1,200 - $1,250

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$1,200

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$1,200

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2021 3rd Ave S

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 2006 2nd Ave S

$1,350 - $1,700

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$1,350

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$1,350

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2006 2nd Ave S

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 650 Portland Ave

$1,397 - $4,600

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$1,397

Total Monthly Price
$1,397

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650 Portland Ave

MinneapolisMN55415
property at 924 21st Ave S

$1,295

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$1,295

Total Monthly Price
$1,295

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924 21st Ave S

MinneapolisMN55404
property at 629 6th St SE

$1,100 - $2,200

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$1,100

Total Monthly Price
$1,100

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1, 2026

629 6th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 1316 7th St SE

$650 - $725

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$725

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$725

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1316 7th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
property at 509 6th St SE

$1,400 - $1,700

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$1,400

Total Monthly Price
$1,400

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14, 2026

509 6th St SE

MinneapolisMN55414
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403 6th St SE
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

403 6th St SE

403 6th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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801 8th St SE
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

801 8th St SE

801 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Hedberg Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedberg Apartments

514 14th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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327 University Ave SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

327 University Ave SE

327 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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860 10th Ave SE
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

860 10th Ave SE

860 10th Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1004 7th St SE
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1004 7th St SE

1004 7th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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7west
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7west

1800 Washington Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55454
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Doyle Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Doyle Apartments

1307 4th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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East Village South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Village South

1423 11th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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310 8th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

310 8th St SE

310 8th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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Ox-Op Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ox-Op Apartments

1111 S Washington AveMinneapolis, MN 55415
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516 5th St SE
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

516 5th St SE

516 5th St SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1040 Como Ave SE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1040 Como Ave SE

1040 Como Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
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409 7th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

409 7th St

409 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55414
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1501
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1501

1501 Portland Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Oliver & Wendell Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver & Wendell Apartments

600 University Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414
Student Housing
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East?

There are currently 264 Studio Apartments in Downtown East with rent ranges from $725 to $1,995 with an average price of $1,377.

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 $795 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,737.

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 $12,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,466.

How expensive are Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 94 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $829 to $10,001 - averaging $2,959 for the location.

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