
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Minnetonka, MN from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Stratford Wood

Putnam Properties in Hopkins

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Shadow Green Apartments

Rosewood West
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5th On Main

Sterling Ponds Apartments

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The Hallon

Heritage Park Apartments

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Helix

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Park at City West Apartments

Creek Point Apartments
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Cottages of Edina
Minnetonka, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Minnetonka?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $1,031 | $2,270 |
| Minnetonka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,008 | $7,811 |
| Minnetonka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,231 | $10,000+ |
| Minnetonka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Minnetonka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $2,475 | $2,999 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Minnetonka Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Minnetonka?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Minnetonka is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Minnetonka?
The cheapest apartment in Minnetonka is Hiawatha Court which is listed at $1,008, while the average apartment in Minnetonka costs $3,565.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Minnetonka?
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 95 regular apartments in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka?
Cheap apartments in Minnetonka have an average cost of $127 which is $3,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Minnetonka.
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