Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Saint Paul, MN from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $950
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Sibley Court
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$990 - $1,800
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Sibley Court

484 Temperance StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Sibley Park
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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 Penfield
$1,125 - $2,868
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$1,107 - $2,850
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The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Irvine Exchange
$1,130 - $2,871
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$1,124 - $2,865
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Irvine Exchange

200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Pioneer Endicott
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$1,134 - $3,184
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$1,130 - $3,180
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Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Whitley
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$1,199 - $4,187
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The Whitley

460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Custom House
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$1,258 - $2,738
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$1,250 - $2,730
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Custom House

180 Kellogg Blvd 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
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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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$895 - $975

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488 Wabasha St N

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178 Summit Ave
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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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$975

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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
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170 Summit Ave

170 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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Irvine Park Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Irvine Park Towers

291 7th St WSt. 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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The Fitz Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Fitz Flats

5 7th St 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 The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. Chestnut Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$927
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom - HOME1BR,1BA$941
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$990
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Commission HouseS4-3Studio,1BA$999
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,000
Renaissance BoxStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MN

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at R7 Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the Ramsey Model at West Side Flats starting at $1,799 with a $1.81 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.
R7 Lofts3 Bedroom - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.81
West Side FlatsRamsey2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Degree of HonorC12BR,2BA$1.68
Lowertown Commons1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.75
Press House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Parkside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Irvine Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.75
Renaissance BoxStudioStudio ,1BA$1.82
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom - HOME1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arts District, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #20

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 $1,000.

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 $850, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,672.

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 55 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 $226 which is $2,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

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