
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Minnetonka Neighborhood of Minnetonka, MN from $800 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Minnetonka area of Minnetonka.


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Minnetonka Station

Brier Creek Apartments

Minnetonka Hills Apartments

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The Views of Minnetonka

Townline Apartments

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Alcott

10521 Cedar Lk Rd S

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Avana Minnetonka
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Cedar Hills

10401 Cedar Lk Rd S, Unit Unit 505

Belgrove Apartments (10100 Minnetonka Blvd.)

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Bren Road Station 55+ Apartments

10451 Greenbrier Rd, Unit 217, Unit 217

Claremont Apartments

RidgeGate Apartments

Preserve at Shady Oak

10451 Greenbrier Rd

Chasewood Gates
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Hopkins Village Apartments

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Brentwood Park Townhomes

The Dubliner

831 Old Settlers Trail

709 11th Ave S, Unit 6, Unit 6

Town Terrace Apartments

Central Park Manor

Putnam Properties in Hopkins

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Oaks Lincoln Apartments

1006 Westbrooke Way, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Rosewood West

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5th On Main

926 Westbrooke Way, Unit 926 Westbrooke Way Unit 8, Unit 926 Westbrooke Way Unit 8

Parkside Apartments

Westwind Apartments

932 Westbrooke Way

825 Old Settlers Trl, Unit 7, Unit 7

932 Westbrooke Way

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Shelard Village Apartments

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Oakridge Apartments
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Ovation

450 Ford Rd, Unit 205, Unit 205

10531 Cedar Lake Rd, Unit 312, Unit 312

105 13th Ave S

Loon Apartments

RJZ Apartments

921-941 11th Ave. S

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The Burnes Building
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East Minnetonka, Minnetonka, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Minnetonka?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Minnetonka Studio Apartments | $1,570 | $1,039 | $2,111 |
| East Minnetonka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,050 | $5,420 |
| East Minnetonka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,231 | $7,837 |
| East Minnetonka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $1,643 | $4,216 |
| East Minnetonka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Minnetonka Neighborhood of Minnetonka, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Minnetonka Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Minnetonka area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Crown Ridge Apartments priced from $900. Hopkins Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,018. Here are the most affordable East Minnetonka apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Ridge Apartments | Washington | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Hopkins Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| The Dubliner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brentwood Park Townhomes | Independence | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Brentwood Apartments | Independence | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Central Park Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
| Minnetonka Station | Lanewood A | Studio,1BA | $1,272 |
| Brier Creek Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Minnetonka Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 BR - 35 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Minnetonka, MN
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Minnetonka area is the $1.57 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Minnetonka apartment is the 2 Bedroom (End Unit) - Available in JULY!! Model at Rosewood West starting at $1,565 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Glen Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Minnetonka apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Rosewood West | 2 Bedroom (End Unit) - Available in JULY!! | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Claremont Apartments | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Shelard Village Apartments | The Blue Jay | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 2S | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Minnetonka Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Avana Minnetonka | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Crown Ridge Apartments | Jefferson | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 BR - 35 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Dubliner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Minnetonka Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Minnetonka?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Minnetonka is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Minnetonka?
The cheapest apartment in East Minnetonka is Crown Ridge Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Minnetonka costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 26 regular apartments in East 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 East Minnetonka?
Cheap apartments in East Minnetonka have an average cost of $229 which is $5,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Minnetonka.
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