Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Minnetonka Neighborhood of Minnetonka, MN from $800 (63 Rentals)

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CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENT HOMES
$1,250 - $1,699
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$1,250 - $1,699

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$1,250 - $1,699
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CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENT HOMES

10101-10201 Cedar Lake RdMinnetonka, MN 55305
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The Views of Minnetonka
$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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$1,357 - $3,854
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$1,334 - $3,831
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Alcott

11050 Red Circle DrMinnetonka, MN 55343
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property at 10521 Cedar Lk Rd S

$1,360

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$1,360

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$1,360

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

10521 Cedar Lk Rd S

MinnetonkaMN55305
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Avana Minnetonka
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$1,389 - $7,837
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$1,383 - $7,831
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Avana Minnetonka

12300 Marion LnMinnetonka, 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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property at 10451 Greenbrier Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 30

10451 Greenbrier Rd

MinnetonkaMN55305
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Chasewood Gates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chasewood Gates

6100 Chasewood PkyMinnetonka, MN 55343

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Brentwood Park Townhomes
$1,039 - $2,254
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$1,030 - $2,245
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Brentwood Park Townhomes

1301 Highway 7Hopkins, MN 55305
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property at 709 11th Ave S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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709 11th Ave S, Unit 6, Unit 6

709 11th Ave S
HopkinsMN55343
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Oaks Lincoln Apartments
$1,152 - $2,194
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$1,138 - $2,180
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$1,152 - $2,194
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Oaks Lincoln Apartments

5200 Lincoln DrEdina, MN 55436
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5th On Main
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$1,300 - $1,840
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$1,300 - $1,840

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$1,300 - $1,840
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5th On Main

517 MainstreetHopkins, MN 55343
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property at 932 Westbrooke Way

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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932 Westbrooke Way

HopkinsMN55343
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Shelard Village Apartments
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$1,415 - $2,095
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$1,395 - $2,075
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Shelard Village Apartments

400 Ford RdSt. Louis Park, MN 55426
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Oakridge Apartments
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
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Oakridge Apartments

640 Oak Ridge RdHopkins, MN 55305
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property at 450 Ford Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

450 Ford Rd, Unit 205, Unit 205

450 Ford Rd
St. Louis ParkMN55426
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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crown Ridge ApartmentsWashington1BR,1BA$900
Hopkins Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,018
The Dubliner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Brentwood Park TownhomesIndependence1BR,1BA$1,108
Brentwood ApartmentsIndependence1BR,1BA$1,108
Central Park Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,124
Minnetonka StationLanewood AStudio,1BA$1,272
Brier Creek ApartmentsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,295
Minnetonka Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Parkside Apartments2 BR - 35 Building2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.57
Rosewood West2 Bedroom (End Unit) - Available in JULY!!2BR,2BA$1.42
Claremont ApartmentsE2BR,2BA$1.43
Shelard Village ApartmentsThe Blue Jay2BR,2BA$1.64
Oakridge Apartments2S2BR,1BA$1.47
Minnetonka Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Avana MinnetonkaA1A1BR,1BA$1.53
Crown Ridge ApartmentsJefferson2BR,1BA$1.58
Parkside Apartments2 BR - 35 Building2BR,1BA$1.63
The Dubliner1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $1,300.

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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