
Cheap Homes for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $800 (12 Rentals)
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238 MacArthur St E

670 7th St W
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754 Payne Ave

132 W Warburton St

81 Winona St E
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629 Ottawa Ave, Unit #1

221 Grand Ave W, Unit 114

165 Stanley St
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1128 7th St W

142 Baker St W

569 Charles Ave
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West St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in West St. Paul?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West St. Paul 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,702 | $1,225 | $3,000 |
West St. Paul 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,268 | $1,795 | $3,395 |
West St. Paul 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,917 | $2,400 | $3,953 |
West St. Paul 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,652 | $2,600 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Available West St. Paul Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at Stryker Senior Housing in the West Side neighborhood priced from $652. The Historic Minnesota Building in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stryker Senior Housing | 0A | Studio,1BA | $652 |
The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Grand Oak Apartments | E | Studio,1BA | $875 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Lowry Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN and Nearby
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.19 price per square foot 235 Dakota St Model at 235 Dakota St, Unit Apt#1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,729 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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235 Dakota St, Unit Apt#1 | 235 Dakota St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Mendota-2050 | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
518 Ohio St, Unit 1 | 518 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Stoneridge Apts-2060 | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Emerson Hills Apartments | Garlough | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Kaposia Valley | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
233 Bernard Street West, Unit A | 233 Bernard Street West | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about West St. Paul
What type of rentals are currently available in West St. Paul?
There are currently 411 Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $652 to $10,297. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West St. Paul ranging from $850 to $4,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West St. Paul?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West St. Paul ranges from $850 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,354.
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