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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the 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 St. Paul Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arts District$2,493$540382
Downtown St Paul$2,502$540369
Daytons Bluff$2,547$695155
Lowertown$2,700$540369

Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 3 Beds unit found at Bierman Place in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $615. Parklawn in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bierman PlaceThe Trio - By-the-bed3BR,1BA$615
ParklawnParklawn - 1269-...Studio,1BA$695
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio,1BA$750
265 Dayton Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$759
Amberwood Place1 Bedroom - Small1BR,1BA$775
Solhaus ApartmentsSwan2BR,1BA$779
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2271-...Studio,1BA$795
Fairview FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $0.80 price per square foot 132 Orlin Ave SE Model at 132 Orlin Ave SE, Unit 1 in the in the Prospect Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the Penthouse Model at Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
132 Orlin Ave SE, Unit 1132 Orlin Ave SE2BR,1BA$0.80
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsPenthouse4BR,4BA$0.47
759 Charles Ave, Unit Upper759 Charles Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Sibley Park2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
The Marshall3X3B3BR,3BA$0.75
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
298 Lawson Ave E, Unit 02298 Lawson Ave E2BR,1BA$0.93
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The Pavilion on Berry Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.12
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1077-...1BR,1BA$1.13

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St. Paul Overview

St. Paul is a large midwestern city with a small-town feel thanks to its diverse neighborhoods and historic buildings. Experience the best the midwest has to offer with fine dining, family-friendly events, concerts, and festivals, and a variety of athletic leagues and teams. From the university area to the thriving downtown, there is always something happening in St. Paul. The city is also known for its wide selection of safe and affordable apartments that allow residents to become fully immersed in their local communities.

Why live in St. Paul, MN?

The St. Paul economy is thriving with nearly 1.6 million jobs in the private sector as of 2008. Most of these jobs are related to the service industry, which means that St. Paul is an ideal place for young professionals looking to start out their careers and find a safe apartment to live in. The culture of St. Paul is what truly sets it apart from other large cities in the midwest. With a variety of conservatories, historic landmarks in the downtown area, and a rich multicultural history, it is easy to see why St. Paul receives 350,000 visitors to its Winter Carnival alone.

St. Paul, MN
Population: 307,695

Ranked #63

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Paul, MN

Ranked #4

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 St. Paul Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Paul?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Paul is at Parklawn listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Paul Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Paul Apartment is $775 at Amberwood Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Paul Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Paul is starting from $779 at Solhaus Apartments.

What is the most affordable St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bierman Place and starts from $615.

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