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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $700 (44 Rentals)
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Parkview Apartments
1244 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult
1825 Idaho Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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from $900Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pine Tree Park Apartments
828 N Hazel StSt. Paul, MN 55119
1077 Van Dyke St
St. PaulMN55119
1865 Magnolia Ave E
St. PaulMN55119
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Minnehaha Apartments
1445 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
1676 N English St
St. PaulMN55106
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from $9951 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ames Lake Neighborhood
1144 Barclay StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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from $1,0131 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cedarview Commons
2376 Ariel St NSt. Paul, MN 55109
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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 5
Gateway Trail Apartments
2025 Ide StSt. Paul, MN 55109
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from $1,0481 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lofts on Rose - 62+
1180 Prosperity AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
976 Lawson Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
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Maplewood
2391 E Larpenteur Ave EMaplewood, MN 55109
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Arcadia Park Apartments
2177 Burke 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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Village Manor Apartments
2327 11th Ave ENorth 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 | $1,284 | $850 | $1,595 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $875 | $2,535 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,056 | $2,830 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,550 | $1,871 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $2,038 | $2,038 |
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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 |
| Amberwood Place | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1865-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | 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 |
| 2M Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MN
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Parkview Court Apartments in the in the Gloster neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Phalen Shores starting at $1,399 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen 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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| Parkview Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Phalen Shores | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Maplewood | Two Bedroom 215A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Silas Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1841-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Amberwood Place | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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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 $978.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Amberwood Place which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $2,038.
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 54 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 $719 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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