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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $700 (44 Rentals)
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1317-1319 Forest St N
St. PaulMN55106
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Parkview Apartments
1244 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Pine Tree Park Apartments
828 N Hazel StSt. Paul, MN 55119
1846 Magnolia Ave E
St. PaulMN55119
1077 Van Dyke St
St. PaulMN55119
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Ames Lake Neighborhood
1144 Barclay StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Phalen View Apartments
1499 Mcafee StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Minnehaha Apartments
1445 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Cedarview Commons
2376 Ariel St NSt. Paul, MN 55109
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2M Apartments
2244 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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from $1,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Evergreen East Apartments
1263 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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from $1,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30
Gateway Trail Apartments
2025 Ide StSt. Paul, MN 55109
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Lofts on Rose - 62+
1180 Prosperity AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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from $1,050Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Maplewood
2391 E Larpenteur Ave EMaplewood, MN 55109
2637 Stillwater Rd E
MaplewoodMN55119
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2278 7th Ave E, Unit 4
2278 7th Ave ENorth St. Paul, MN 55109
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from $1,0891 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Northgate Crossing Apartments
2455 2nd St NNorth St. Paul, MN 55109
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62+ Community Carefree Cottages of Maplewood
1801 Gervais AveMaplewood, MN 55109
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Hillcrest, St. Paul, MN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,164 | $755 | $1,875 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $915 | $2,515 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,075 | $2,810 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,550 | $3,300 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $2,315 | $2,315 |
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Parkway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Parkview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1270-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 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 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Ames Green | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MN
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.38 price per square foot 1113 Minnehaha Ave E Model at 1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2 in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at COTTAGES OF NORTH ST PAUL starting at $1,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Hazel Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2 | 1113 Minnehaha Ave E | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| COTTAGES OF NORTH ST PAUL | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Arcadia Park Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 2278 7th Ave E, Unit 4 | 2278 7th Ave E | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Lake Phalen Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1270-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for East Minneapolis-St. Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Parklawn which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 56 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $310 which is $2,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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