Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park West Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (29 Rentals)

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1810 Ashland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 Ashland Ave

1810 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104

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2086 Marshall Ave
Studio Apartments

2086 Marshall Ave

2086 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Montrose Place
Studio Apartments

Montrose Place

221 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Cle-Mar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cle-Mar Apartments

239 N Cleveland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1846 Marshall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1846 Marshall Ave

1846 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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87 Prior Ave North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87 Prior Ave North

87 Prior Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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451 Fairview Ave N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

451 Fairview Ave N

451 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Wilder Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilder Villas

277 Wilder St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Villas

1990 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Iglehart Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iglehart Court

2046-2056 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Clemar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clemar Apartments

2062 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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227 Montrose Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Montrose Pl

227 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Portland Villas 1985
1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Villas 1985

1985 Portland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Morrow Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morrow Apartments

1835 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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River Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Terrace

234 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Cheapest Available Merriam Park West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriam Park West area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware priced from $640. Iris Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$640
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$849
451 Fairview Ave NStudio1BR,1BA$950
Exeter Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Exeter Place1BR,1BA$950
The Pitch ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$956
Clemar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Fairview Flats2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,045
The Nine at Lexington StationSnelling - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,055
Cambridge CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Platform ApartmentsStudio B1 BalconyStudio,1BA$1,121

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park West, MN

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park West area is the $2.08 price per square foot O Model at EastRiver Apartments in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Merriam Park West apartment is the 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 bath Model at Holden House starting at $1,988 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam Park West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EastRiver ApartmentsO2BR,2BA$2.08
Holden House1 Bedroom + Den, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.14
2338 Marshall Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
Fairview Flats2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.27
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Cambridge CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
Exeter Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Exeter Place1BR,1BA$1.58
Clemar ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio ,1BA$1.70
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07

Getting Around the Merriam Park West Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriam Park West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merriam Park West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriam Park West is under $1,121.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriam Park West?

The cheapest apartment in Merriam Park West is 451 Fairview Ave N which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Merriam Park West costs $2,119.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriam Park West?

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 149 regular apartments in Merriam Park West 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 Merriam Park West?

Cheap apartments in Merriam Park West have an average cost of $872 which is $1,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park West.

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