Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN from $400 (528 Rentals)

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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$629 - $1,608
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$629 - $1,608

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$629 - $1,608
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The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 310 Birmingham St

$845

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$845

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$845

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310 Birmingham St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1171-1173 Raymond Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

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1171-1173 Raymond Ave

St. PaulMN55108
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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$850 - $1,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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1269 7th St W
$860
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$860

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$860
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1269 7th St W

1269 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 483 W Lynnhurst Ave

$899

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$899

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$899

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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 474 Herschel St

$899

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$899

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
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617 Maryland Ave E, Unit Unit 3
$900
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$900

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$900
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617 Maryland Ave E, Unit Unit 3

617 Maryland Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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796 Stewart Ave
$925
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$850
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$75

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$925
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796 Stewart Ave

796 Stewart AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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California Drive
$935 - $1,101
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$899 - $1,065
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$36

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$935 - $1,101
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6

California Drive

1203 California DrSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Parkview Court Apartments
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$939 - $1,664
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$925 - $1,650
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$14

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$939 - $1,664
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Parkview Court Apartments

1880 E Shore Dr NMaplewood, MN 55109
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $967
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$925 - $950
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$17

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$942 - $967
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Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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E Street Flats - Student Housing
$945 - $1,705
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$900 - $1,660
Required Monthly Fees
$45

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$945 - $1,705
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

E Street Flats - Student Housing

1195 W County Rd EArden Hills, MN 55112
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Cheapest Available Ramsey County Apartments for Rent

 

The 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. 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 Ramsey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
The Waldo2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$771
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
265 Dayton Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$786
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
1360 Payne AveStudioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN

As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ramsey County area is the $0.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 693 Wilson Ave in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Ramsey County apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,660 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ramsey County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
693 Wilson Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.10
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Amber Union2x12BR,1BA$1.03
796 Stewart AveColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.83
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Silver Lake Pointe 55+Peony 602BR,1BA$1.19
The Pavilion on Berry Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite2BR,2BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ramsey County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ramsey County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ramsey County is at The Historic Minnesota Building listed at $629.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ramsey County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ramsey County Apartment is $692 at Parkway Gardens.

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

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

What is the most affordable Ramsey County Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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