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953 Desoto St
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953 Desoto St

St. Paul, MN 55130
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 11/26/2024

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$2,502$540270
Lowertown$2,502$540267
Daytons Bluff$2,502$775119
Downtown St Paul$2,502$540257

Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Treehouse in the Highland neighborhood priced from $626. Charles Flats in the St. Anthony 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
TreehouseExploration - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$626
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
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2271-...Studio,1BA$795
Fairview FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$800
1360 Payne AveStudioStudio,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of November 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $0.67 price per square foot 883 Galtier St Model at 883 Galtier St, Unit 2 in the in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the 1083 15th Ave SE Model at 1083 15th Ave SE, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $2,250 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Nicollet Island 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.
883 Galtier St, Unit 2883 Galtier St6BR,2BA$0.67
1083 15th Ave SE, Unit Apartment 21083 15th Ave SE3BR,1BA$1.12
The Marshall3X3B3BR,3BA$0.75
The Pavilion on Berry ApartmentsD1A24BR,2BA$0.64
1145 Jessie St, Unit 11145 Jessie St1BR,1BA$0.90
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - C (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.13
The Arrow Apartments - Student Housing3.2S-Loft Furnished3BR,2BA$0.81
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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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

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 Charles Flats 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 $626 at Treehouse.

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 Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall and starts from $899.

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