
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Summit-University area of St. Paul.


501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

230 W Fuller Ave

232 Aurora Ave

147 Virginia Street

Alvera Apartments

Chestnut Arms

The Nine at Lexington Station

Pioneer Endicott

972 Ashland Ave

Ashland Avenue Apartments

1070 Selby Ave, Unit 1070

The Penfield

Holden House

Five 90 Park Apartments

604 Holly Ave

The Scenic

The Hill Apartments

University Dale Apartments

Irvine Exchange

Landmark Tower

Oxbo Urban Rentals

936 Aurora Ave, Unit #2

425 Dayton Ave
Summit-University, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit-University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Summit-University Studio Apartments | $1,194 | $795 | $1,660 |
Summit-University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $915 | $3,677 |
Summit-University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,300 | $5,345 |
Summit-University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $2,150 | $3,008 |
Summit-University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $2,200 | $2,280 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Summit-University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summit-University area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at 178 Summit Ave priced from $879. 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Summit-University apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $919 |
147 Virginia Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
The Nine at Lexington Station | Minnehaha - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Pioneer Endicott | Studios | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Ashland Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Alvera Apartments | al-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
St. Albans Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit-University, MN
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summit-University area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 BR, 2 3/4 Baths Model at Pioneer Endicott in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Summit-University apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Holden House starting at $1,612 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit-University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pioneer Endicott | 2 BR, 2 3/4 Baths | 2BR,3BA | $1.85 |
Holden House | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
170 Summit Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
University Dale Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
St. Albans Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
Oxbo Urban Rentals | S6 | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
Ashland Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSummit-University, St. Paul, MN
Ranked #67
Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Summit-University Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit-University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Summit-University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summit-University is under $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summit-University?
The cheapest apartment in Summit-University is Ashland Avenue Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Summit-University costs $2,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summit-University?
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 171 regular apartments in Summit-University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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