Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, MN from $500 (121 Rentals)

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Maplewood Manor
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Maplewood Manor

2275 Atlantic St NMaplewood, MN 55109
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Sherwood Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwood Glen Apartments

2140 Barclay StMaplewood, MN 55109
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property at 315 Hoyt Ave E

$799

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315 Hoyt Ave E

St. PaulMN55130
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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
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$850 - $1,350
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Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 666 Sims Ave

$945 - $1,165

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666 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1881 Mechanic Ave E

$950

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$950

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1881 Mechanic Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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680 6th St
$950
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$950

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680 6th St

680 6th StNewport, MN 55055
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Rolling Hills Apartments
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$953 - $1,604
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$949 - $1,600
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$953 - $1,604
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Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 N Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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McCarron's View Apartments
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$958 - $1,183
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$950 - $1,175
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$958 - $1,183
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McCarron's View Apartments

195 Larpenteur Ave WRoseville, MN 55113
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Century Oaks Apartments
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$999 - $1,303
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$995 - $1,299
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$999 - $1,303
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Century Oaks Apartments

1213 Gentry Ave NOakdale, MN 55128
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Wheelock Ridge Villa
$1,000 - $1,430
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$985 - $1,415
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$1,000 - $1,430
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Wheelock Ridge Villa

380 E Wheelock Pky ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Van Dyke Apartments
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$1,084 - $1,239
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$1,080 - $1,235
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$1,084 - $1,239
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Van Dyke Apartments

410 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Gateway Trail Apartments
$1,085 - $1,325
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$1,085 - $1,325

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Gateway Trail Apartments

2025 Ide StSt. Paul, MN 55109
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Maplewood, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Maplewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Maplewood, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Waldo in the Gloster neighborhood priced from $682. 594 Lawson Ave West in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maplewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Waldo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$682
594 Lawson Ave West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
Geneva Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
1310 N Park St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
ParklawnParklawn - 1267-...1BR,1BA$895
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Rose Hill1BR,1BA$899
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1851-...1BR,1BA$915
Hillsberry 941BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$933

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood, MN

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Waldo in the in the Gloster neighborhood starting from $1,534. The second greatest value Maplewood apartment is the 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maplewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Waldo3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.28
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Briar Pond Apartments2 Bedrooms Townhome Floor Plan H2BR,2BA$1.33
1221 Alameda St, Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
MaplewoodTwo Bedroom 215A2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Larpenteur Villa2bed2BR,1BA$1.21
Heritage EstatesTwo Bedroom Corner2BR,1BA$1.28
680 6th St680 6th St1BR,1BA$1.27
Hillsberry 941BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Geneva Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maplewood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Maplewood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Maplewood is at Princeton Place listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplewood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplewood Apartment is $682 at The Waldo.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Maplewood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maplewood is starting from $771 at The Waldo.

What is the most affordable Maplewood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maplewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shamrock Court Apartments and starts from $1,416.

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