Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brighton Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Hyde Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park

1354 7th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Arden Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Court

346 Cleveland Ave SWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

3820 Macalaster Dr NESt. Anthony, MN 55421
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804 6th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

804 6th St NW

804 6th Ave NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Brightonwood Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightonwood Flats

2360-2370 County Road E WNew Brighton, MN 55112
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New Brighton View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Brighton View

1000 County Road D WNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Garden View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden View Apartments

1201-1417 10th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Lakehill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakehill Apartments

3804 Highcrest RdSt. Anthony, MN 55421
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Downtown New Brighton, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown New Brighton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Brighton area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Centennial Commons priced from $928. 804 6th St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brighton apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centennial CommonsStudiosStudio,1BA$928
804 6th St NW1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$989
Windsor South ApartmentsBridgewayStudio,1BA$1,015
Highcrest Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Chateau Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brighton, MN

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brighton area is the $1.25 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bramantes in the in the Audubon Park neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Downtown New Brighton apartment is the One Bedroom A Model at The Legends at Silver Lake Village 55+ Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Audubon Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BramantesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Legends at Silver Lake Village 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.75
Cottage Villas of Arden Hills - Where conv...1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
Sage ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.47
Highcrest Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Garden GroveBirch1BR,1BA$1.73
Fountain Terrace Apartments!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
Apache Manor ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Chateau Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Centennial CommonsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown New Brighton, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Brighton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brighton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Brighton is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Brighton is 804 6th St NW which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brighton costs $1,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown New Brighton?

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 27 regular apartments in Downtown New Brighton 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 Downtown New Brighton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown New Brighton have an average cost of $492 which is $1,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brighton.

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