Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Saint Paul, MN from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Sibley Park
$990 - $1,490
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$990 - $1,490

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$990 - $1,490
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Sibley Park

211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$995 - $1,327
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$995 - $1,327

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$995 - $1,327
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Chestnut Arms
$1,000 - $1,100
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$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Pioneer Endicott
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$1,003 - $2,353
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$999 - $2,349
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$4

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$1,003 - $2,353
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Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Fitz Flats
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$1,004 - $1,189
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$990 - $1,175
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$14

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$1,004 - $1,189
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Penfield
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$1,092 - $2,966
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$1,074 - $2,948
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$18

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$1,092 - $2,966
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Commerce Building Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,499
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$1,099 - $1,499

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$1,099 - $1,499
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Commerce Building Apartments

10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Lowertown Lofts
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$1,259 - $5,024
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$1,255 - $5,020
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$4

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$1,259 - $5,024
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lowertown Lofts

240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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66 9th St E

St. PaulMN55101
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Central Towers (Senior)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Towers (Senior)

20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Hackett Block
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hackett Block

262 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Lowry Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Apartments

345 Wabasha St NSt. Paul, MN 55102

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178 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Renaissanse Box
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissanse Box

200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Verdant
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verdant

85 Livingston Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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170 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Summit Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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340 Sibley Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

340 Sibley Street Lofts

340 N Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Straus Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Straus Lofts

350 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 523 Jackson St

523 Jackson St

St. PaulMN55101

Arts District, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at 178 Summit Ave priced from $899. Verdant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$990
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS11BR,1BA$995
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio,1BA$1,003
The Fitz FlatsEStudio,1BA$1,009
West Side FlatsStrykerStudio,1BA$1,039
170 Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MN

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.88 price per square foot Pillsbury PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,852. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 585 Case Ave Model at 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 on the ParkPillsbury PH2BR,2BA$1.88
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Rayette LoftsA3 - The Taylor1BR,1BA$1.64
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50)1BR,1BA$1.92
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50
Parkside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Sibley CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.91
Sibley ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
VerdantIvyStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arts District, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #26

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Minnesota including Arts District, Saint Paul, and the greater St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Arts District Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,048.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?

The cheapest apartment in Arts District is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,666.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?

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 54 regular apartments in Arts District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $195 which is $2,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

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