
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

West Side Flats

Sibley Court

Pioneer Endicott

The Historic Minnesota Building

Parkway Gardens

Lowertown Commons

Mears Park Place

774 Capitol Heights, Unit 2

Kellogg Square

The Penfield

Galtier Towers

Press House Apartments

880 Wilson Ave

Degree of Honor

Custom House

Parkside Apartments

The Scenic

The Cosmopolitan

Oaks Union Depot

The Jax St. Paul

Lowertown Lofts

The Cambric Senior Apartments
Lowertown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lowertown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lowertown Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $895 | $2,885 |
Lowertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $944 | $4,570 |
Lowertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,050 | $5,345 |
Lowertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,650 | $2,655 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Lowertown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lowertown area of St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $670. Lowry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $884. Here are the most affordable Lowertown apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
Lowry Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
296 Bates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $952 |
Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
Pioneer Endicott | Studios | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Mears Park Place | Pike | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowertown area is the $1.59 price per square foot Gordon PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,724. The second greatest value Lowertown apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,931 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowertown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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333 on the Park | Gordon PH | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Lowertown Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
The Cambric Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Commerce Apartments Limited Partnership | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
R7 Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Parkway Gardens | The Peony | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Minnesota including Lowertown, Saint Paul, and the greater St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Lowertown Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lowertown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lowertown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lowertown is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowertown?
The cheapest apartment in Lowertown is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Lowertown costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lowertown?
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 53 regular apartments in Lowertown 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 Lowertown?
Cheap apartments in Lowertown have an average cost of $503 which is $2,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowertown.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
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