Cheap Homes for Rent in Ramsey County, MN from $800 (41 Rentals)

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property at 297 Maryland Ave W

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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297 Maryland Ave W

St. PaulMN55117
property at 761-763 Blair Ave

$895

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$895

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$895

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761-763 Blair Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 625 Wheelock Pky W

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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625 Wheelock Pky W

St. PaulMN55117
property at 78 10th St E

$1,055

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$1,055

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$1,055

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 10th St E, Unit 1907

78 10th St E
St. PaulMN55101

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property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105
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
property at 66 9th St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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66 9th St E, Unit 2101

66 9th St E
St. PaulMN55101

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property at 1037 Century Avenue North

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1037 Century Avenue North, Unit Apt #2

1037 Century Avenue North
MaplewoodMN55119
property at 170 Page St W

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

170 Page St W, Unit B

170 Page St W
St. PaulMN55107
property at 391 Laurel Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

391 Laurel Ave

St. PaulMN55102

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property at 2700 Oxford St N

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 30

2700 Oxford St N, Unit 131

2700 Oxford St N
RosevilleMN55113
property at 350 St Peter St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 St Peter St, Unit 419

350 St Peter St
St. PaulMN55102
property at 491 Wheelock Pkwy E

$1,365 - $1,695

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$1,365 - $1,695

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$1,365 - $1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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491 Wheelock Pkwy E

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

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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

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
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The Waldo2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$823
2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$850
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
Grand and Finn ApartmentsFour Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom4BR,2BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ramsey County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1623 Selby Avenue in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1623 Selby Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Grand & Finn IINow leasing for 2026-27 School Year!!4BR,2BA$0.64
Marshall at Finn4B/2B4BR,2BA$0.58
Little ModColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.85
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
88 Cleveland Avenue3-BED, 1-BATH3BR,1BA$0.63
New Brighton View2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
West 7th Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramsey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ramsey County?

There are currently 2000 Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN with pricing that ranges from $500 to $6,008. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ramsey County ranging from $800 to $5,999.

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 $800 to $5,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,717.

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 $1,436 to $4,398, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,285. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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