
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN from $600 (31 Rentals)
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Heritage Crest Apartments

Buron Lane Apartments

The Commons

Stryker Senior Housing

Eagle Pointe

Imperial Heights Apartments

Holiday Acres Apartments

Westview Park Community

Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul

903 Oakdale Ave

Southview Greens

PEARLWOOD ESTATES

Salem Green
South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South St. Paul?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap South St. Paul Studio Apartments | $1,217 | $930 | $1,500 |
Cheap South St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $650 | $3,809 |
Cheap South St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,075 | $6,802 |
Cheap South St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,495 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the South St. Paul, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South St. Paul Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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South St Paul | $1,775 | $900 | 3295 |
Cheapest Available South St. Paul Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at Stryker Senior Housing in the West Side neighborhood priced from $652. Annapolis Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South St. Paul apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stryker Senior Housing | 0A | Studio,1BA | $652 |
Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Heritage Crest Apartments | GS-Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Imperial Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Medium 1 BD / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
10 Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Buron Lane Apartments | 207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
PEARLWOOD ESTATES | Open living space + spacious master & vaulted c... | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South St. Paul area is the $1.34 price per square foot 980 Wilson Ave Model at 980 Wilson Ave in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $2,269. The second greatest value South St. Paul apartment is the 3284 71st St E Model at 3284 71st St E starting at $2,349 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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980 Wilson Ave | 980 Wilson Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.34 |
3284 71st St E | 3284 71st St E | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Emerson Hills Apartments | Haskell | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Kaposia Valley | 3 bed/2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Parkview Manor | Back Penthouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Chateau Carmel | Burgundy | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
White Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
233 Bernard Street West, Unit A | 233 Bernard Street West | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Allen Avenue | M2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Getting Around South St. Paul, MN
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South St. Paul Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South St. Paul?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South St. Paul is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St. Paul?
The cheapest apartment in South St. Paul is Annapolis Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in South St. Paul costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South St. Paul?
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 586 regular apartments in South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul?
Cheap apartments in South St. Paul have an average cost of $334 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St. Paul.
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