
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (53 Rentals)
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Hudson Gardens Apartments

Heritage Estates

953 Desoto St

Parkview Apartments

The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult

Pine Tree Park Apartments

1865 Magnolia Ave E

Ames Lake Neighborhood

783 6th St E

English Conway Place

Hazelwood Apartments

Minnehaha Apartments

1676 N English St
East Phalen, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Phalen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Phalen Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $758 | $1,675 |
East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $850 | $2,560 |
East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $965 | $2,845 |
East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,549 | $3,100 |
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Cheapest Available East Phalen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Phalen area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $670. Johnson Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
Johnson Parkway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Parkview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Amberwood Place | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Magnolia | Magnolia - 1865-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
296 Bates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Phalen area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1120 Lealand Rd E Model at 1120 Lealand Rd E in the in the Gloster neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Phalen apartment is the 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Phalen apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1120 Lealand Rd E | 1120 Lealand Rd E | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Phalen Shores | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Edgerton Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Hazelwood Apartments | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Bradley House Apartments | The Brookshire | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Heritage Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Magnolia | Magnolia - 1841-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Phalen, Saint Paul, MN
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Saint Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Phalen, Saint Paul, MN
Frost Lake Magnet Elementary School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the East Phalen Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 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 East Phalen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Phalen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Phalen is under $926.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Phalen?
The cheapest apartment in East Phalen is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in East Phalen costs $2,857.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Phalen?
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 60 regular apartments in East Phalen 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 East Phalen?
Cheap apartments in East Phalen have an average cost of $279 which is $2,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.
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