
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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Avana Minnetonka

Claremont Apartments

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CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENT HOMES

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Minnetonka Station

10213 W 34th St

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Alcott

Minnetonka Hills Apartments

Belgrove Apartments

Crown Ridge Apartments
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The Views of Minnetonka

Bren Road Station 55+ Apartments

Cedar Hills

10441 Greenbrier Rd

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The Chase at Nine Mile Creek

10301 Cedar Lk Rd S

Preserve at Shady Oak

Chasewood Gates

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529 17th Ave N, Unit 1 bedroom plus Office

Hopkins Village Apartments
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The Dubliner

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Brentwood Park Townhomes

Trailside Apartments

Town Terrace Apartments

Putnam Properties in Hopkins

1510 on Main

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Oaks Lincoln Apartments

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5th On Main

930 Westbrooke Way, Unit 930-2

Rosewood West
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Westwind Apartments

802 Old Settlers Trl, Unit 8

10253 W 34th St

Parkside Apartments

350 Shelard Pkwy

932 Westbrooke Way

932 Westbrooke Way

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Shelard Village Apartments

Ovation

915 11th Ave S, Unit 915-1
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1007 11th Ave S, Unit 1007 11th Ave S

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Oakridge Apartments

829 Old Settlers Trl, Unit 4

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Bellamy Minnetonka

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The Loden

105 13th Ave S

Loon Apartments

RJZ Apartments

921-941 11th Ave. S

Lamplighter Village Apartments
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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 | $1,053 | $2,338 |
| East Minnetonka 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $995 | $9,116 |
| East Minnetonka 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $1,231 | $10,000+ |
| East Minnetonka 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $1,829 | $10,000+ |
| East Minnetonka 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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 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 |
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| Hopkins Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| The Dubliner | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Brier Creek Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| 1510 on Main | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Brentwood Apartments | Sovereign | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| Brentwood Park Townhomes | Sovereign | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| 5th On Main | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,196 |
| Gold Crest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENT HOMES | 1 w/walkout | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 BR - 35 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Minnetonka, MN
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Minnetonka area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2,000 sq. foot beautiful townhome Model at Cottages of Edina in the in the Edina neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value East Minnetonka apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.57 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. |
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| Cottages of Edina | 2,000 sq. foot beautiful townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Rosewood West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.75BA | $1.37 |
| Shelard Village Apartments | The Loon | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
| Minnetonka Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Gold Crest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENT HOMES | 1 w/walkout | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 BR - 35 Building | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1510 on Main | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 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 Hopkins Village Apartments which is listed at $1,018, while the average apartment in East Minnetonka costs $2,821.
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 $294 which is $2,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Minnetonka.
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