Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (162 Rentals)

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Capitol, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Stryker Senior Housing priced from $652. 995 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$824
1125 Agate St1br/1bath1BR,1BA$830
Nova SPPayneStudio,1BA$850
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$879
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$893
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
296 Bates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,822. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the 715 Grand Ave Model at 715 Grand Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,880 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the West 7th-Fort Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.21
715 Grand Ave, Unit 1715 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
881 Saint Clair Ave, Unit 2881 Saint Clair Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
518 Ohio St, Unit 1518 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.35
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
298 Lawson Ave E, Unit #2298 Lawson Ave E2BR,1BA$1.40
Westminster Woods2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Rayette LoftsA1 - The Armstrong1BR,1BA$1.48
1125 Agate St1br/1bath1BR,1BA$1.11
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Capitol Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Capitol Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Capitol?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol is 1125 Agate St which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $2,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol?

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 101 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol?

Cheap apartments in Capitol have an average cost of $346 which is $2,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.

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