
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lyn Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $400 (512 Rentals)
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Shoreline Plaza

Spruce Place Apartments

Stevens Community Apartments

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Brentwood Apartments

Rose

Copenhagen Enterprises

Pleasant View

Lakesbury Apartments
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2417 Garfield Ave Apartments | Origen Living

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Loring Manor Apartments

Stradford Flats

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Haverhill Apartments

Castleton

2210 Pillsbury Ave

Stage Apartments, LLC

2731 Pillsbury

The Park Apartments
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1910 1st Ave S

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Yorkshire Apartments

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2426 Blaisdell

St. George Apartments

Hawthorne Gates

225/227/233 Oak Grove St – Oak Grove Downtown
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Blue Goose Cooperative

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Bryant Manor Apartments

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Colfax Manor

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2001 Bryant Ave S

Knox and Lagoon Apartments

Pillsbury Apartments

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Kings Highway Apartments

Grove 94

2600 Bryant Ave S
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Colfax Villas I

2545 Garfield

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The Villa Apartments

Ellis and Louise Apartments

Loring Park Flats

3129 Aldrich

Seven Corners

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Updated Boutique 28 Unit Building on Emerson

242 West Franklin Ave

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Garfield Court
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East Lyn Lake, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lyn Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lyn Lake Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $642 | $1,967 |
| East Lyn Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $778 | $3,900 |
| East Lyn Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $907 | $10,000+ |
| East Lyn Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $1,325 | $9,246 |
| East Lyn Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,700 | $5,341 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 512 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lyn Lake Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Lyn Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lyn Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Paige Hall priced from $551. 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $642. Here are the most affordable East Lyn Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Hall | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $551 |
| 214 Oak Grove | Origen Living | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $642 |
| Shoreline Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $653 |
| Spruce Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Buri Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Stevens Community Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| The Balmoral | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $718 |
| Copenhagen Enterprises | 1536 LaSalle Ave Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Pleasant View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Pleasant View | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lyn Lake, MN
As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lyn Lake area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2738 Emerson Ave S Model at 2738 Emerson Ave S, Unit 2738 Emerson avenue in the in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value East Lyn Lake apartment is the 2117 Bryant Ave S Model at 2117 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2 starting at $1,595 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lyn Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2738 Emerson Ave S, Unit 2738 Emerson avenue | 2738 Emerson Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2117 Bryant Ave S, Unit 2 | 2117 Bryant Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Rex Development | Rex4Plex | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Midtown Exchange Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 3105 16th Ave S, Unit Unit Three | 3105 16th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 2012 Garfield | Origen Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 2601/05 Fremont Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove | 1 bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2222 Nicollet Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Pleasant View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Pleasant View | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for West Central Minneapolis-St. Paul. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the East Lyn Lake Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
98 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lyn Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lyn Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lyn Lake is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lyn Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lyn Lake is Pleasant View which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in East Lyn Lake costs $2,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lyn Lake?
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 156 regular apartments in East Lyn Lake 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 East Lyn Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lyn Lake have an average cost of $419 which is $2,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lyn Lake.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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