Cheap Homes for Rent in Mendota Heights, MN from $900 (17 Rentals)

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property at 761-763 Blair Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761-763 Blair Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 5723 S 34th Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5723 S 34th Ave

MinneapolisMN55417
property at 1088 Dayton Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

1088 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 629 Ottawa Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

629 Ottawa Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

629 Ottawa Ave
St. PaulMN55107
property at 538 Charles Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

538 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55103
property at 221 Grand Ave W

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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221 Grand Ave W

South St. PaulMN55075

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property at 644 Thomas Ave W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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644 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
property at 350 St Peter St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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350 St Peter St

St. PaulMN55102

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property at 952 Cleveland Ave S

$1,599

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$1,599

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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952 Cleveland Ave S

St. PaulMN55116
property at 61 Delos St W

$1,599 - $1,999

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3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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61 Delos St W

St. PaulMN55107

Mendota Heights, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mendota Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mendota Heights, MN is a Studio unit found at The Historic Minnesota Building in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $629. Stryker Senior Housing in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $652. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mendota Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
1936 Ford Parkway0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mendota Heights, MN and Nearby

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mendota Heights area is the $1.30 price per square foot 941 W 7th St Model at 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 in the in the West 7th-Fort Road neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Mendota Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den - B Model at St. Anthony Flats starting at $1,846 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mendota Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
941 W 7th St, Unit 941941 W 7th St3BR,2BA$1.30
St. Anthony Flats2 Bedroom + Den - B2BR,1BA$1.26
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Lexington Heights2 BR MAPLE2BR,2BA$1.47
Charlton ParkRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Summit - Updated2BR,1.5BA$1.39
West 7th Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.13
Adeline Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.51
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mendota Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Mendota Heights?

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in Mendota Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $626 to $5,179. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mendota Heights ranging from $995 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mendota Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mendota Heights ranges from $995 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,390.

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