Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Saint Paul, MN from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Central Towers (Senior)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Towers (Senior)

20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
Senior Living
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Summit Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Lowry Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Apartments

345 Wabasha St NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Verdant
Studio Apartments

Verdant

85 Livingston Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Renaissanse Box
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissanse Box

200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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178 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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170 Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Straus Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Straus Lofts

350 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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R7 Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

R7 Lofts

133 7th StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Heritage House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

218-220 E 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
Senior Living
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Arts District, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lowry Apartments priced from $884. Verdant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$893
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$950
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$960
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$970
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Mears Park PlacePikeStudio,1BA$1,058
Kellogg SquareBelvidereStudio,1BA$1,111
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio,1BA$1,122
Galtier TowersSt. Louis and StevensStudio,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MN

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.51 price per square foot Getty Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,322. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the A5 - The Hall Model at Rayette Lofts starting at $1,780 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 on the ParkGetty2BR,2BA$1.51
Rayette LoftsA5 - The Hall1BR,1BA$1.78
Commerce Apartments Limited Partnership2BR2BR,1BA$1.51
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.48
Degree of HonorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83
Sibley CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88
Sibley ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84
VerdantIvyStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arts District, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Saint Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Minnesota including Arts District, Saint Paul, and the greater St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Arts District Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?

The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Lowry Apartments which is listed at $884, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,502.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?

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 803 regular apartments in Arts District 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 Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $481 which is $2,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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