
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN from $400 (524 Rentals)
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Parkway Gardens

Marshall Ave

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

Charles Flats

616 Ivy Ave E

315 Hoyt Ave E

365-367 Smith Ave N

2040 W Saunders Ave

Ashland Apartments
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Shamrock Court Apartments

1171-1173 Raymond Ave

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Princeton Place

Grand and Finn Apartments

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1269 7th St W

946 Randolph Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

West Side Flats

1310 N Park St

Edgbaston Meadows
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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

Ames Lake Neighborhood

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Amber Union

Kensington Hall Apartments

1511 Grand Ave

George & Stevens Apartments

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796 Stewart Ave

Centennial Commons

Iris Park Apartments

The Cromwell
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Hillsberry 94

LaBlanche Apartments

Pine Tree Park Apartments

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Marquette on the Hill

Grand Pre East Apartments

666 Sims Ave

1881 Mechanic Ave E

1163 7th St W

616 Ivy Ave E

Nordic Court
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Cobblestone Court

Press House Apartments

South Oaks Apartments

Lexington House

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McCarron's View Apartments

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Grand Place Apartments | 622

Sun Cliffe

Como Terrace

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Norfolk Place Apartments

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California Drive
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Ramsey County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ramsey County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $640 | $1,760 |
| Ramsey County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $789 | $2,717 |
| Ramsey County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $930 | $4,665 |
| Ramsey County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $800 | $4,225 |
| Ramsey County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $850 | $5,016 |
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Cheapest Available Ramsey County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ramsey County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood priced from $692. Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ramsey County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Princeton Place | Studio 306 Sq Ft | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1269 7th St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| 946 Randolph Ave | 2b | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1310 N Park St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ramsey County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 585 Case Ave Model at 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Ramsey County apartment is the 1471 Grand Ave Model at 1471 Grand Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,425 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ramsey County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 | 585 Case Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 1471 Grand Ave, Unit 3 | 1471 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 796 Stewart Ave | Coliving Suite 798 | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 990 Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 795 East 6th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Marshall at Finn | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 946 Randolph Ave | 2b | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ramsey County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ramsey County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ramsey County is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ramsey County?
The cheapest apartment in Ramsey County is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Ramsey County costs $3,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ramsey County?
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 397 regular apartments in Ramsey County 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 Ramsey County?
Cheap apartments in Ramsey County have an average cost of $474 which is $2,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ramsey County.
Expert Rental Resources
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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