Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Saint Paul, MN from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Commerce Building Apartments
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$950 - $1,499
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Commerce Building Apartments

10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$950

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102
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Chestnut Arms
$975 - $1,050
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$975 - $1,050

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$975 - $1,050
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Sibley Park
$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 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
$1,092 - $3,337
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$1,074 - $3,319
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$18

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$1,092 - $3,337
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Historic Minnesota Building
$1,112 - $1,719
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$1,112 - $1,719

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$1,112 - $1,719
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The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Pioneer Endicott
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$1,187 - $2,353
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$1,183 - $2,349
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$1,187 - $2,353
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Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Lowertown Lofts
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$1,199 - $5,344
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$1,195 - $5,340
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$1,199 - $5,344
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Lowertown Lofts

240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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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
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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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Summit Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Verdant
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verdant

85 Livingston Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Commission House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Commission House

282 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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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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Lowertown Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lowertown Commons

300 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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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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333 on the Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

333 on the Park

333 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101

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The Arlow on Kellogg
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arlow on Kellogg

253 Kellogg Blvd WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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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
Press House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50L)1BR,1BA$950
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Degree of Honor0540644Studio,1BA$979
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$990
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Commission HouseS4-3Studio,1BA$999
The Fitz FlatsGStudio,1BA$1,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MN

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $0.90 price per square foot 585 Case Ave Model at 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the B1 - The Hepburn Model at Rayette Lofts starting at $2,095 with a $1.44 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.
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Rayette LoftsB1 - The Hepburn2BR,1BA$1.44
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Press House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Degree of Honor0540644Studio ,1BA$1.77
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50)1BR,1BA$1.76
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50
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 #29

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

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4.0
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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!

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 $1,004.

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

The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Commerce Building Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,798.

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 61 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 $213 which is $2,585 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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