
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (43 Rentals)
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718 24th Ave NE

2209 Washington St NE

Jax Apartments

1221 29th Avenue Northeast, Unit #2

Hencen

Quarry Place

Timber & Tie
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Huxley Apartments

1312 University Ave NE

1709 Buchanan St NE, Unit 1709 Buchanan St. NE., Mi

New Boston Square

The Laker

Canvas Apartments

Tyler Street Stacks

2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit

Lucille

Rafter
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2522 Howard St NE, Unit 1

1504 27th Ave NE, Unit First Floor

Grain Belt

2714 Johnson St NE, Unit 2
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Northeast, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northeast Studio Apartments | $1,373 | $1,050 | $1,888 |
Northeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,050 | $5,350 |
Northeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $1,150 | $6,702 |
Northeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,594 | $3,630 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Northeast Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Northeast Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Central Avenue Lofts priced from $898. Gateway Northeast has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Northeast apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Central Avenue Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Gateway Northeast | 0C | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Rym Apartments | Bond | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Timber & Tie | Washington | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
New Boston Square | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Canvas Apartments | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
Hencen | A10 | Studio,1BA | $1,371 |
Tyler Street Stacks | Washington | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living | One Bedroom - E (Wheelchair Accessible) | 1BR,1BA | $1,443 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast, MN
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast area is the $2.26 price per square foot Wolfe Model at Grain Belt in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,366. The second greatest value Northeast apartment is the Jefferson Model at New Boston Square starting at $1,755 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grain Belt | Wolfe | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
New Boston Square | Jefferson | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit | 2539 Quincy St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living | One Bedroom - E (Wheelchair Accessible) | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Central Avenue Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Canvas Apartments | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Lucille | F | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Timber & Tie | Washington | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
Gateway Northeast | 0A | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
Rym Apartments | Arc | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northeast?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast is under $1,443.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast is Central Avenue Lofts which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in Northeast costs $2,117.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast?
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 11 regular apartments in Northeast 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 Northeast?
Cheap apartments in Northeast have an average cost of $479 which is $1,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast.
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