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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $649 | $1,635 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $850 | $2,667 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,277 | $3,695 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $1,800 | $4,595 |
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arts District Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in Saint PaulThe 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 $649. 178 Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| 178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Renaissanse Box | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50H) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,706. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 | 585 Case Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Rayette Lofts | B1 - The Hepburn | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 | 585 Case Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Degree of Honor | 0542965 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Irvine Park Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50) | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Press House Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| Renaissanse Box | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| 178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $999.
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,783.
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.
Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $157 which is $2,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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