
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (47 Rentals)
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Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thomas-Dale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thomas-Dale Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $795 | $1,599 |
Thomas-Dale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $969 | $3,627 |
Thomas-Dale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,242 | $5,248 |
Thomas-Dale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,595 | $3,656 |
Thomas-Dale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $2,355 | $2,355 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Thomas-Dale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thomas-Dale area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at 178 Summit Ave priced from $879. 309 Dayton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Thomas-Dale 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 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $919 |
147 Virginia Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
The Nine at Lexington Station | Snelling - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Como Lake Estates | 1 Bedroom (ground lv) | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
St. Albans Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Wilder Square | One Bedroom Tax Credit | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thomas-Dale area is the $1.87 price per square foot Elm Model at Balsam on Broadway in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Thomas-Dale apartment is the 936 Aurora Ave Model at 936 Aurora Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thomas-Dale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Balsam on Broadway | Elm | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
936 Aurora Ave, Unit #2 | 936 Aurora Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Como Lake Estates | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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 |
Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
636 Como Ave, Unit 3 | 636 Como Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thomas-Dale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thomas-Dale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thomas-Dale is under $1,077.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thomas-Dale?
The cheapest apartment in Thomas-Dale is Como Terrace which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Thomas-Dale costs $2,410.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thomas-Dale?
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 154 regular apartments in Thomas-Dale 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 Thomas-Dale?
Cheap apartments in Thomas-Dale have an average cost of $775 which is $1,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thomas-Dale.
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