Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown St Paul Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (45 Rentals)

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880 Wilson Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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Central Towers (Senior)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Towers (Senior)

20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
Senior Living
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Lowry Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Apartments

345 Wabasha St NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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296 Bates
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Renaissanse Box
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissanse Box

200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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224 Bates Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 Bates Ave

224 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Hollows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollows

520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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693 Wilson Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

693 Wilson Ave

693 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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697-705 Conway
2 Bedroom Apartments

697-705 Conway

697-705 Conway StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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R7 Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

R7 Lofts

133 7th StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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333 on the Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

333 on the Park

333 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Downtown St Paul, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown St Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown St Paul area of St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lowry Apartments priced from $884. 296 Bates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Paul apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
296 Bates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$950
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$952
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$970
Donegan Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,009
The HollowsA1 - Alcove 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Mears Park PlacePikeStudio,1BA$1,105
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio,1BA$1,148

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Paul, MN

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Paul area is the $1.57 price per square foot Gordon PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,704. The second greatest value Downtown St Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,931 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown St Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 on the ParkGordon PH1BR,1BA$1.57
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.28
Schurmeier Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
1430 Case Ave, Unit 11430 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
Commerce Apartments Limited Partnership2BR2BR,1BA$1.51
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
R7 Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Degree of HonorStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Downtown St Paul, Saint Paul, MN

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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, including Saint Paul. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown St Paul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown St Paul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown St Paul is under $1,148.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown St Paul is Lowry Apartments which is listed at $884, while the average apartment in Downtown St Paul costs $2,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 52 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown St Paul?

Cheap apartments in Downtown St Paul have an average cost of $465 which is $2,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Paul.

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