
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN Under $2,000 (228 Rentals)


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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

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Hencen

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Lago Apartments

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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

The Knoll Dinkytown
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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

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Five15 on the Park

Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown

Seven Corners

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Freund Haus

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Intersect

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Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes

The Endurance

Rivergate Apartments

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Velo

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Downtown East - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
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Maverick

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

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 |
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There are currently 228 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown East Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Enjoy Twin Cities Campus Life: Top Minneapolis Neighborhoods for Student Renters
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown East, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #19
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East?
There are currently 262 Studio Apartments in Downtown East with rent ranges from $725 to $2,295 with an average price of $1,353.
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 $850 to $6,729 with an average monthly rent of $1,793.
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 $484 to $9,228. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,564.
How expensive are Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 92 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $809 to $9,832 - averaging $2,910 for the location.
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