Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $400 (79 Rentals)

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Rental terms in St. Paul as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Ridgewood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

1871-1885 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Marquette on the Hill
Studio Apartments

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Setona Apartments
Studio Apartments

Setona Apartments

2124 Como AveSt. Paul, MN 55108
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7th Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Apartments

1439 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Vailwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vailwood Apartments

1935 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Iglehart Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iglehart Court

2046-2056 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue Apartments

1688 Sherburne AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Virginia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Flats

219 Virginia StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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1010 Lafond Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Lafond Ave

1010 Lafond AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Paul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St. Paul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Paul is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Paul?

The cheapest apartment in St. Paul is Juliette Apartments which is listed at $461, while the average apartment in St. Paul costs $2,638.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 211 regular apartments in 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 St. Paul?

Cheap apartments in St. Paul have an average cost of $688 which is $1,950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Paul.

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.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

Written by: Stephanie Lica

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.