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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County Studio Apartments | $1,255 | $629 | $1,918 |
| Ramsey County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $830 | $4,078 |
| Ramsey County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $823 | $6,078 |
| Ramsey County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,250 | $5,895 |
| Ramsey County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $750 | $5,016 |
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in Ramsey County, MN is a Studio unit found at The Historic Minnesota Building in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $629. Cretin Court in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ramsey County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Cretin Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| Iris Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1270-... | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Sherwood Glen | Sherwood Glen - 1492-... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ramsey County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1871 Carroll Ave Model at 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave in the in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Ramsey County apartment is the Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! Model at Grand & Finn II starting at $850 with a $0.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave | 1871 Carroll Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Grand & Finn II | Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| New Brighton View | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Phalen Senior Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| White Bear Terrace | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Pavilion on Berry Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ramsey County is under $850.
The cheapest apartment in Ramsey County is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Ramsey County costs $2,850.
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 373 regular apartments in Ramsey County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Ramsey County have an average cost of $375 which is $2,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ramsey County.
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