
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Minnetonka Neighborhood of Minnetonka, MN from $800 (68 Rentals)
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Claremont Apartments

Minnetonka Station

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Cedar Ridge Apartments

10301 Cedar Lk Rd S

Brier Creek Apartments

Minnetonka Hills Apartments

10531 Cedar Lake Rd, Unit 213

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Alcott

Townline Apartments
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Cedar Hills

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The Views of Minnetonka

Belgrove Apartments

Bren Road Station 55+ Apartments

10451 Greenbrier Rd

10441 Greenbrier Rd

Altitude Residences

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Avana Minnetonka

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Waterstone Place

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The Chase at Nine Mile Creek
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10401 Cedar Lk Rd S

Preserve at Shady Oak

RidgeGate Apartments

Chasewood Gates

Hopkins Village Apartments

The Dubliner

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Brentwood Park Townhomes

709 11th Ave S, Unit 6

Town Terrace Apartments

Putnam Properties in Hopkins
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Oaks Lincoln Apartments

930 Westbrooke Way, Unit 930-1

Rosewood West

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Oakridge Apartments

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5th On Main

Parkside Apartments

34 Grand Apartments

932 Westbrooke Way

932 Westbrooke Way

Westwind Apartments
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Shelard Village Apartments

Ovation

1007 11th Ave S, Unit 1007 11th Ave S

935 11th Ave S, Unit 8

The Loden

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Bellamy Minnetonka

105 13th Ave S

Loon Apartments

RJZ Apartments

921-941 11th Ave. S
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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 | $1,527 | $1,053 | $2,091 |
| East Minnetonka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,018 | $8,119 |
| East Minnetonka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $1,231 | $10,000+ |
| East Minnetonka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,389 | $1,829 | $10,000+ |
| East Minnetonka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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There are currently 68 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 Hopkins Village Apartments priced from $1,018. The Dubliner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Minnetonka apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| The Dubliner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Crown Ridge Apartments | Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Minnetonka Station | Lanewood A - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,158 |
| Brentwood Apartments | Sovereign | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Brentwood Park Townhomes | Sovereign | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 1 w/balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Brier Creek Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 1 | 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 June 11, 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 B2M Model at Avana Minnetonka starting at $1,903 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Groveland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Avana Minnetonka | B2M | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Claremont Apartments | E1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Shelard Village Apartments | The Blue Jay | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Minnetonka Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 1 w/balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 BR - 35 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Dubliner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Crown Ridge Apartments | Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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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 Hopkins Village Apartments which is listed at $1,018, while the average apartment in East Minnetonka costs $2,999.
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 23 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 $198 which is $2,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Minnetonka.
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