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

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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living
$642 - $712
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$625 - $695
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$17

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$642 - $712
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214 Oak Grove | Origen Living

214 Oak Grove StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Brentwood Apartments
$702 - $812
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$685 - $795
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$17

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$702 - $812
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brentwood Apartments

117-127 W Grant StMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Rose
$725 - $1,695
Plus Fees1 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rose

1928 Portland AveMinneapolis, MN 55404
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Haverhill Apartments
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$782 - $922
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$765 - $905
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$17

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$782 - $922
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Haverhill Apartments

32-34 Spruce PlMinneapolis, MN 55403
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Garfield Ave Apartments | 2323
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$841 - $866
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$825 - $850
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$16

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$841 - $866
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Garfield Ave Apartments | 2323

2323 Garfield Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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Bryant Manor Apartments
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$857 - $1,427
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$845 - $1,415
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$12

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$857 - $1,427
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Bryant Manor Apartments

3532 Bryant Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Colfax Manor
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$859 - $1,429
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$845 - $1,415
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$14

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$859 - $1,429
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Colfax Manor

3401 Colfax Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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Kings Highway Apartments
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$879 - $1,129
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$865 - $1,115
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$14

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$879 - $1,129
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Kings Highway Apartments

3548 Dupont Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55408
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The Villa Apartments
$900
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$850
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$900
Studio Apartments Available Nov 17

The Villa Apartments

1111 S 7th StMinneapolis, MN 55415
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Garfield Court
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$912
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$900
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$912
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Garfield Court

2101 Garfield Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55405
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East Lyn Lake, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paige HallEfficiencyStudio,1BA$551
214 Oak Grove | Origen Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$642
Shoreline PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$653
Spruce Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Buri ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Stevens Community ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Brentwood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$702
The BalmoralEfficiencyStudio,1BA$718
Copenhagen Enterprises1536 LaSalle Ave StudioStudio,1BA$750
Pleasant View1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Pleasant View1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2738 Emerson Ave S, Unit 2738 Emerson avenue2738 Emerson Ave S2BR,1BA$1.20
2117 Bryant Ave S, Unit 22117 Bryant Ave S3BR,1BA$1.26
Rex DevelopmentRex4Plex1BR,1BA$1.06
Midtown Exchange Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
3105 16th Ave S, Unit Unit Three3105 16th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.26
2012 Garfield | Origen Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
2601/05 Fremont Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Three-Thirty-Three Oak Grove1 bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.09
2222 Nicollet AvenueOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Pleasant View1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Pleasant View1BR,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

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.

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