
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Minnetonka Neighborhood of Minnetonka, MN from $800 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Minnetonka area of Minnetonka.


Belgrove Apartments

Minnetonka Station

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The Chase at Nine Mile Creek

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Avana Minnetonka

Claremont Apartments

Brier Creek Apartments

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The Townline

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The Views of Minnetonka

Minnetonka Hills Apartments
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Alcott

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Bren Road Station 55+ Apartments

Rize at Opus Park

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Regency Woods

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Chasewood Gates

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529 17th Ave N, Unit 1 bedroom
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Villager Apartments

Hopkins Village Apartments

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Brentwood Park Townhomes

Parkside Apartments

Central Park Manor

Putnam Properties in Hopkins

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Oaks Lincoln Apartments

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ReNew PARKone

Town Terrace Apartments

930 6th St S
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739 11th Ave S, Unit 739#8

Westwind Apartments

Rosewood West

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5th On Main

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The Loden

1025 Smetana Rd, Unit 3

741 11th Ave S, Unit 741 #8

Oakridge Apartments

10531 Cedar Lake Rd, Unit 312

105 13th Ave S
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Loon Apartments

RJZ Apartments

921-941 11th Ave. S

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The Burnes Building

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The Dubliner

Trailside Apartments

Westbrooke Condos

825 Old Settlers Trail
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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 | $1,452 | $1,045 | $2,282 |
| East Minnetonka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $950 | $3,652 |
| East Minnetonka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,195 | $6,520 |
| East Minnetonka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $1,300 | $5,281 |
| East Minnetonka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 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. Villager Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Minnetonka apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Villager Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hopkins Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Brentwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| Brentwood Park Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 BR - 35 Building | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Central Park Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Belgrove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| ReNew PARKone | Aquila | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Minnetonka, MN
As of January 16, 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 - B2 Model at Oaks Lincoln Apartments starting at $1,915 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Creekside 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 |
| Oaks Lincoln Apartments | 2 Bedroom - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| ReNew PARKone | Birchwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Minnetonka Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Corner | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Wilshire Wood | The Jeanette | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Rosewood West | 1 Bedroom - Available Now! | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cottages of Edina | Welcome to our beautiful 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Town Terrace Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Villager Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 529 17th Ave N, Unit 1 bedroom | 529 17th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 $1,189.
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 $2,895.
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 36 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 $241 which is $2,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Minnetonka.
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