Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Saint Paul, MN from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $975
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 1163 7th St W

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102

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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 Fitz Flats
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$1,005 - $1,190
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$990 - $1,175
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$15

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$1,005 - $1,190
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The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Penfield
$1,092 - $3,333
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$1,074 - $3,315
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$18

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$1,092 - $3,333
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The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Custom House
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$1,203 - $4,353
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$1,195 - $4,345
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Custom House

180 Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Lowertown Lofts
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$1,204 - $4,839
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$1,200 - $4,835
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$1,204 - $4,839
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Lowertown Lofts

240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Irvine Exchange
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$1,231 - $2,347
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$1,225 - $2,341
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Irvine Exchange

200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 169 Sherburne Ave

$1,285

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$1,285

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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169 Sherburne Ave

St. PaulMN55103
property at 66 9th St E

$1,295 - $1,500

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$1,295

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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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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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The Arlow on Kellogg
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arlow on Kellogg

253 Kellogg Blvd WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Straus Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Straus Lofts

350 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Irvine Park Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Irvine Park Towers

291 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102

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 Crane Ordway Apartments priced from $610. The Historic Minnesota Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Press House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Renaissanse BoxStudioStudio,1BA$900
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$927
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935
Commission HouseS8-3Studio,1BA$979
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$990
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MN

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District 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 Arts District apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Parkside Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.32 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.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.04
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Rayette LoftsA2 - The Dean1BR,1BA$1.66
Irvine Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50)1BR,1BA$1.76
Press House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.63
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.07
Renaissanse BoxStudioStudio ,1BA$1.64
VerdantIvyStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arts District, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #19

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arts District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arts District is at Crane Ordway Apartments listed at $610.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arts District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arts District Apartment is $850 at The Historic Minnesota Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arts District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arts District is starting from $1,206 at Lyon's Court Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Arts District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arts District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sibley Court and starts from $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

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