Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Minnetonka Neighborhood of Minnetonka, MN from $800 (59 Rentals)

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The Chase at Nine Mile Creek
$1,176 - $1,570
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$1,151 - $1,545
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$1,176 - $1,570
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The Chase at Nine Mile Creek

5709 Rowland RdMinnetonka, MN 55343
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Avana Minnetonka
$1,254 - $6,520
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$1,249 - $6,515
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$5

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$1,254 - $6,520
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana Minnetonka

12300 Marion LnMinnetonka, MN 55305
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The Townline
$1,295 - $3,322
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$1,295 - $3,322

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$1,295 - $3,322
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The Townline

10950 Red Circle DrMinnetonka, MN 55343
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The Views of Minnetonka
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$1,325 - $2,320
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$1,325 - $2,320

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$1,325 - $2,320
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The Views of Minnetonka

5445-5455 Smetana RdMinnetonka, MN 55343
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Alcott
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$1,346 - $4,047
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$1,331 - $4,032
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$15

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$1,346 - $4,047
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Alcott

11050 Red Circle DrMinnetonka, MN 55343
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Regency Woods
$1,544 - $3,989
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$1,540 - $3,985
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$1,544 - $3,989
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Regency Woods

2200 Plymouth RdMinnetonka, MN 55305
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Preserve at Shady Oak
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preserve at Shady Oak

10987 Bren Rd EMinnetonka, MN 55343
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Chasewood Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chasewood Gates

6100 Chasewood PkyMinnetonka, MN 55343
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529 17th Ave N, Unit 1 bedroom
$950
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$950

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$950
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529 17th Ave N, Unit 1 bedroom

529 17th Ave NHopkins, MN 55305
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Brentwood Park Townhomes
$1,035 - $2,250
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$1,030 - $2,245
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$1,035 - $2,250
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Brentwood Park Townhomes

1301 Highway 7Hopkins, MN 55305
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Oaks Lincoln Apartments
$1,147 - $2,189
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$1,138 - $2,180
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$1,147 - $2,189
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Oaks Lincoln Apartments

5200 Lincoln DrEdina, MN 55436
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ReNew PARKone
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$1,189 - $3,029
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$1,189 - $3,029

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$1,189 - $3,029
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ReNew PARKone

301 Shelard PkySt. Louis Park, MN 55426
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property at 739 11th Ave S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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739 11th Ave S, Unit 739#8

739 11th Ave S
HopkinsMN55343
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5th On Main
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$1,300 - $2,300
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$1,300 - $2,300

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$1,300 - $2,300
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5th On Main

517 MainstreetHopkins, MN 55343
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The Loden
$1,427 - $3,591
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$1,406 - $3,570
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$21

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$1,427 - $3,591
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The Loden

5995 Lincoln DrEdina, MN 55436
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property at 1025 Smetana Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1025 Smetana Rd, Unit 3

1025 Smetana Rd
HopkinsMN55343
property at 741 11th Ave S

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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741 11th Ave S, Unit 741 #8

741 11th Ave S
HopkinsMN55343
property at 10531 Cedar Lake Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10531 Cedar Lake Rd, Unit 312

10531 Cedar Lake Rd
HopkinsMN55305
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105 13th Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

105 13th Ave S

105 13th Ave SHopkins, MN 55343

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Loon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loon Apartments

57 6th Ave SHopkins, MN 55343
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RJZ Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

RJZ Apartments

110 11th Ave SHopkins, MN 55343
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921-941 11th Ave. S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

921-941 11th Ave. S

819-941 11th Ave SHopkins, MN 55343
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Brentwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

614-624 Robinwood LnHopkins, MN 55305
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The Dubliner
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dubliner

114 12th Ave SHopkins, MN 55343
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Trailside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

335 17th Ave NHopkins, MN 55343
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Westbrooke Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrooke Condos

900-930 6th St SHopkins, MN 55343
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property at 825 Old Settlers Trail

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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East Minnetonka, Minnetonka, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crown Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Villager Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Hopkins Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,018
Brentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Brentwood Park TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,039
Parkside Apartments1 BR - 35 Building1BR,1BA$1,060
Central Park Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Belgrove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
ReNew PARKoneAquila1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.57
Oaks Lincoln Apartments2 Bedroom - B22BR,2BA$1.50
ReNew PARKoneBirchwood2BR,2BA$1.50
Minnetonka Hills Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Corner2BR,2BA$1.55
Wilshire WoodThe Jeanette2BR,1BA$1.37
Rosewood West1 Bedroom - Available Now!1BR,1BA$1.42
Cottages of EdinaWelcome to our beautiful 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Town Terrace Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.49
Villager Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
529 17th Ave N, Unit 1 bedroom529 17th Ave N1BR,1BA$1.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota, including Minnetonka. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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