
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Calhoun Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Calhoun area of Minneapolis.


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Colfax Villas I

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Ellis and Louise Apartments

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Flats at Emerson

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AVID Uptown

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Bryant Manor

3101 Dupont Ave S

3433 Bryant Ave S

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3308 Girard Ave S, Unit 101

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Colfax Manor

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3508 Colfax Ave S

Yorkshire Apartments

3224 Hennepin Ave

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3700 Lyndale

3523 Hennepin Ave S

3525 Hennepin Ave S

3433 Bryant Ave S
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3204 Bryant Ave S, Unit 1

3120 Fremont

COLFAX VILLAS

3332 Hennepin

3512 Bryant Ave S

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Holmes Apartments

3452 Emerson Ave S

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3611 Bryant Ave S

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Anderson Holmes

DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S

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The Fuller Apartments

3617 Bryant Ave S
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3436 Lyndale Ave S

3252 Girard

3117 Girard Ave S

3508 Dupont

3600 Aldrich

3116 Girard Apartments
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3411 Hennepin Ave
East Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Calhoun?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Calhoun Studio Apartments | $1,096 | $899 | $1,377 |
| East Calhoun 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $949 | $3,245 |
| East Calhoun 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,195 | $4,440 |
| East Calhoun 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,253 | $3,750 | $6,757 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Calhoun Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Calhoun Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Calhoun area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at COLFAX VILLAS priced from $799. Colfax Villas I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Calhoun apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLFAX VILLAS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Colfax Villas I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| AVID Uptown | Original Harriet 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Emerson Apartments | Emerson - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
| Yorkshire Apartments | 3125 Holmes Ave - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Mission Lofts | Wilfe | Studio,1BA | $1,252 |
| 3305 Bryant Ave S. (Uptown) | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Tree Tops Apartments | Birch Studio, Dark Cabinets, 494 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Calhoun, MN
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Calhoun area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 Model at 3305 Bryant Ave S. (Uptown) in the in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value East Calhoun apartment is the Dupont 3040 - Two Bedroom Model at Dupont Ave Apartments | 3040 starting at $1,439 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Calhoun apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3305 Bryant Ave S. (Uptown) | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Dupont Ave Apartments | 3040 | Dupont 3040 - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Bryant Manor | Bryant Manor - Two Bedroom (B) | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Colfax Terrace | Colfax Terrace - Two Bedroom (B) | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| DJ Smith Realty Emerson Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| COLFAX VILLAS | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Emerson Apartments | Emerson - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| AVID Uptown | Original Harriet 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Yorkshire Apartments | 3125 Holmes Ave - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Colfax Villas I | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #145
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Calhoun Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Calhoun?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Calhoun is under $1,377.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Calhoun?
The cheapest apartment in East Calhoun is Colfax Villas I which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in East Calhoun costs $5,253.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Calhoun?
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 1 regular apartments in East Calhoun that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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