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

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Summit Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Dayton Apartments
Studio Apartments

Dayton Apartments

300 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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744 Simon Ave
Studio Apartments

744 Simon Ave

744 Simon AveSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Marquette on the Hill
Studio Apartments

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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178 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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984 Van Buren Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

984 Van Buren Ave

984 Van Buren AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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309 Dayton Ave
Studio Apartments

309 Dayton Ave

309 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Como Dale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Como Dale Apartments

642 Front AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Marshall Mansion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Mansion

565 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Chatsworth Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Crossing

983 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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265 Dayton Ave S
1 Bedroom Apartments

265 Dayton Ave S

265 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Mirage Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Commons

175 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Western U Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Western U Plaza

372 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Como Lake Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Como Lake Estates

805-811 Como AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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BROWNstone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

BROWNstone Lofts

839 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Virginia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Flats

219 Virginia StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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340 Marshall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

340 Marshall Ave

340 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Summit Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

250 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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170 Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Selby Wilkins
2 Bedroom Apartments

Selby Wilkins

180 Milton St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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301 Dayton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Dayton Ave

301 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Blair Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Blair Place

985 Blair AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$879
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$919
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$969
The Nine at Lexington StationMinnehaha - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,055
Como Lake Estates1 Bedroom (ground lv)1BR,1BA$1,059
St. Albans Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,065
Wilder SquareOne Bedroom Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1,077
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio,1BA$1,122
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thomas-Dale area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - 868sf Model at The Penfield in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,996. The second greatest value Thomas-Dale apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Como Lake Estates starting at $1,299 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thomas-Dale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Penfield2 Bedroom - 868sf2BR,1BA$2.30
Como Lake Estates2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
University Dale Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.86
St. Albans Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.02
Wilder SquareOne Bedroom Tax Credit1BR,1BA$2.07
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04

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Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN

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Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $1,145.

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 $2,727.

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 153 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 $446 which is $2,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thomas-Dale.

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