Cheap Homes for Rent in Ramsey County, MN from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 245 Front Ave
$500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$500

Total Monthly Price$500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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245 Front Ave, Unit 2

245 Front Ave
St. PaulMN55117
property at 297 Maryland Ave W
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
1 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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297 Maryland Ave W

St. PaulMN55117
property at 728 Rose Ave E
$880

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$880

Total Monthly Price$880
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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728 Rose Ave E, Unit 3

728 Rose Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
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property at 2025 Magoffin Ave
$890

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$890

Total Monthly Price$890
3 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 18
Furnished

2025 Magoffin Ave

St. PaulMN55116

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property at 1928 Feronia Ave
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1928 Feronia Ave, Unit 1

1928 Feronia Ave
St. PaulMN55104
  • Smoke Free
property at 2048 Carroll Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

2048 Carroll Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 933 Woodbridge ST N
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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933 Woodbridge ST N

St. PaulMN55117
property at 454 Sherburne Ave
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

454 Sherburne Ave

St. PaulMN55103

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property at 674 Jessamine Ave E
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

674 Jessamine Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 969 Lawson Ave E
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

969 Lawson Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 2056 W Bayard Ave
$1,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

2056 W Bayard Ave

St. PaulMN55116
property at 1037 Century Avenue North
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

1037 Century Avenue North, Unit Apt #2

1037 Century Avenue North
MaplewoodMN55119
property at 1083 Albemarle St
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
6 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1083 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 678 Jessamine Ave E
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

678 Jessamine Ave E, Unit Apt 1

678 Jessamine Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
property at 235 Charles Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

235 Charles Ave, Unit Floor #2

235 Charles Ave
St. PaulMN55103
  • Smoke Free
property at 936 Westminster St
$1,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 1459 Randolph Ave
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

1459 Randolph Ave

St. PaulMN55105
property at 1296-1298 Lafond Ave
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1296-1298 Lafond Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 336 Edmund Ave W
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

336 Edmund Ave W

St. PaulMN55103

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Ramsey County, MN

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the Ramsey County area is the $1.26 price per square foot 1911 Simpson St Model at 1911 Simpson St in the Roseville neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Ramsey County rental home is the 1357 County Road H2 Model at 1357 County Road H2 in the White Bear Lake neighborhood starting at $3,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ramsey County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1911 Simpson St1911 Simpson St4BR, 3BA$1.26
1357 County Road H21357 County Road H24BR, 2.5BA$1.11
4204 Victoria St N4204 Victoria St N4BR, 2.5BA$1.25
1330 Dayton Ave1330 Dayton Ave4BR, 2BA$1.37
5565 Knoll Dr5565 Knoll Dr3BR, 1.5BA$1.32
1375 Lafond Ave1375 Lafond Ave4BR, 1BA$1.29
2233 Stewart Ave2233 Stewart Ave2BR, 1BA$1.20
1475 Charles Ave1475 Charles Ave4BR, 2BA$1.40
1182 Lane Pl, Unit 11821182 Lane Pl4BR, 1.5BA$1.39
245 Front Ave, Unit 2245 Front Ave1BR, 1.5BA$0.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramsey County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ramsey County?

There are currently 2013 Apartments for Rent in Ramsey County, MN with pricing that ranges from $629 to $6,459. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ramsey County ranging from $500 to $10,059.

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 $500 to $10,059 with an average monthly rent of $2,272.

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 $1,319 to $6,459, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $10,059. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $890 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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