Cheap Homes for Rent in Ramsey County, MN from $900 (50 Rentals)

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property at 130 Demont Ave

$900

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$900

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 Demont Ave

Little CanadaMN55117
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 1088 Dayton Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1088 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 825 Jessamine Ave E

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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825 Jessamine Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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 2040 Como Ave

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2040 Como Ave

St. PaulMN55108
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

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property at 812 Capitol Hts

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
property at 649 Old Hwy 8

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

649 Old Hwy 8

New BrightonMN55112
property at 283 Front Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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283 Front Ave

St. PaulMN55117
property at 2837 Frederick St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

2837 Frederick St

MaplewoodMN55109

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property at 283 Front Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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283 Front Ave

St. PaulMN55117
property at 863 Clark St N

$1,350 - $1,999

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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863 Clark St N

St. PaulMN55130
property at 936 Westminster St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 66 9th St E

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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66 9th St E, Unit 2101, Unit 2101

66 9th St E
St. PaulMN55101
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

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property at 685 Burr St N

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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685 Burr St N

St. PaulMN55130
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
property at 542 Hazel St N

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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542 Hazel St N

St. PaulMN55119

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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 Crane Ordway Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $610. The Historic Minnesota Building in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ramsey County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The Waldo2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$823
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$825
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ramsey County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Ramsey County apartment is the Coliving Suite 798 Model at Little Mod starting at $925 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the West 7th-Fort Road 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.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.04
Little ModColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.83
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
West 7th Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.13
Heritage EstatesTwo Bedroom Center2BR,1BA$1.18
The Pavilion on Berry Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite2BR,2BA$1.19
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramsey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ramsey County?

There are currently 2002 Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN with pricing that ranges from $500 to $5,016. There are also 180 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ramsey County ranging from $900 to $5,375.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ramsey County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ramsey County ranges from $900 to $5,375 with an average monthly rent of $2,613.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ramsey County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ramsey County range from $1,395 to $4,441, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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