
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lowertown area of Saint Paul.


Parkway Gardens

826 5th St E

909 Margaret St

West Side Flats

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Sibley Court

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Sibley Park

196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 5

Degree of Honor

Crane Ordway Apartments
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Renaissance Box

488 Wabasha St N

Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

78 10th St E, Unit 1907

771 6th St E

Kellogg Square

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Commerce Building Apartments

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The Penfield

812 E 7th St

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Pioneer Endicott
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Press House Apartments

66 9th St E, Unit 2101

Mears Park Place

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The Fitz Flats

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765 Jessie St, Unit B

Galtier Towers

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Custom House

The Scenic

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The Donegan Apartments

Parkside Apartments
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660 5th St E

1133 Beech St, Unit 1

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The Whitley

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Soul

66 9th St E

Central Towers (Senior)

Hackett Block

Maple Suites

Lowry Apartments

296 Bates
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795 East 6th St

224 Bates Ave

Seventh Place Apartments

940 3rd St E

Verdant

Commission House

The Hollows

488 Wabasha St N

Lowertown Commons

340 Sibley Street Lofts
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Lowertown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lowertown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowertown Studio Apartments | $1,255 | $629 | $1,641 |
| Lowertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $850 | $3,577 |
| Lowertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,063 | $4,603 |
| Lowertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,800 | $4,353 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Lowertown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lowertown area of St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. Parkway Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $692. Here are the most affordable Lowertown apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| 296 Bates | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 826 5th St E | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60) | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowertown area is the $1.09 price per square foot 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B in the in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Lowertown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Euclid View Flats starting at $1,608 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowertown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Degree of Honor | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 283-289 Bates Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 697-705 Conway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Parkside Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Minnesota including Lowertown, Saint Paul, and the greater St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lowertown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lowertown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lowertown is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lowertown?
The cheapest apartment in Lowertown is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Lowertown costs $2,672.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lowertown?
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 62 regular apartments in Lowertown 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 Lowertown?
Cheap apartments in Lowertown have an average cost of $179 which is $2,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowertown.
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