Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Parkview Apartments

The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult

Pine Tree Park Apartments

1865 Magnolia Ave E

English Conway Place

Minnehaha Apartments

1676 N English St

Ames Lake Neighborhood

Evergreen East Apartments

Lofts on Rose - 62+

1077 Van Dyke St

1846 Magnolia Ave E
Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Greater East Side Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $850 | $1,345 |
Greater East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $875 | $2,166 |
Greater East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $965 | $2,677 |
Greater East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,550 | $1,852 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Greater East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater East Side area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Johnson Parkway priced from $850. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Greater East Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 |
Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Ames Green | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
English Conway Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater East Side area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult in the in the Greater East Side neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Greater East Side apartment is the 1A - 1 Bedroom Model at Sun Cliffe starting at $1,310 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Battle Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Sun Cliffe | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Lofts on Rose - 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Magnolia | Magnolia - 1841-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Evergreen East Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Amberwood Place | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater East Side is under $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Greater East Side is Amberwood Place which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Greater East Side costs $1,670.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater East Side?
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 41 regular apartments in Greater East Side 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 Greater East Side?
Cheap apartments in Greater East Side have an average cost of $427 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater East Side.
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