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78 10th St E

St. PaulMN55101

West St. Paul

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West St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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. 178 Summit Ave in the Summit-University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$879
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN and Nearby

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,831. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2B/2B Model at The Mendota-2050 starting at $1,675 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.21
The Mendota-20502B/2B2BR,2BA$1.37
Emerson Hills ApartmentsHaskell2BR,2BA$1.32
Kaposia Valley3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$1.41
Stoneridge Apts-20602B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Osceola Place, a 55+ CommunityOsceola2BR,2BA$1.42
Chateau CarmelBurgundy2BR,1BA$1.43
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
306 King St W, Unit 1306 King St W1BR,1BA$1.34
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,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 402 Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $652 to $8,371. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West St. Paul ranging from $1,350 to $3,395.

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 $1,350 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,183.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.