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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South St Paul$2,012$845170

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. The Concord in the Lilly Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
The ConcordStudioStudio,1BA$900
Annapolis Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$945
Imperial Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South St. Paul area is the $1.19 price per square foot 235 Dakota St Model at 235 Dakota St, Unit Apt#1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value South St. Paul apartment is the Garlough Model at Emerson Hills Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Moreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
235 Dakota St, Unit Apt#1235 Dakota St3BR,1BA$1.19
Emerson Hills ApartmentsGarlough2BR,2BA$1.42
PEARLWOOD ESTATESSpacious kitchen & walk-in closet2BR,2BA$1.45
Kaposia Valley2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
233 Bernard Street West, Unit A233 Bernard Street West1BR,1BA$1.44
Allen AvenueM22BR,1BA$1.45
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
2-8451BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about South St. Paul

What type of rentals are currently available in South St. Paul?

There are currently 257 Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $650 to $6,974. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South St. Paul ranging from $850 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South St. Paul?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South St. Paul ranges from $850 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,283.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South St. Paul?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South St. Paul range from $1,650 to $2,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $3,288. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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