
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park West Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (29 Rentals)
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The Nine at Lexington Station
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Merriam Park West, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriam Park West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merriam Park West Studio Apartments | $1,222 | $849 | $4,788 |
Merriam Park West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $950 | $4,992 |
Merriam Park West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $570 | $5,569 |
Merriam Park West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $730 | $2,100 |
Merriam Park West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $640 | $2,975 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merriam Park West Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Quad on Delaware | D1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $640 |
Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio,1BA | $849 |
451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Exeter Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Exeter Place | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Pitch Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $956 |
Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Fairview Flats | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Nine at Lexington Station | Snelling - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Cambridge Court | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Platform Apartments | Studio B1 Balcony | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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EastRiver Apartments | O | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Holden House | 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
2338 Marshall Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Fairview Flats | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Quad on Delaware | B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Cambridge Court | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Exeter Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Exeter Place | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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