
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (49 Rentals)
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223 Bates Ave

West Side Flats

Sibley Park

Commerce Building Apartments

Sibley Court

The Historic Minnesota Building

Pioneer Endicott

Donegan Apartments
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The Fitz Flats

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765 Jessie St, Unit B

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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 |
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Lowertown Studio Apartments | $1,173 | $775 | $1,546 |
Lowertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $670 | $3,578 |
Lowertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $790 | $5,199 |
Lowertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,299 | $3,050 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $670. 795 East 6th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $848. Here are the most affordable Lowertown apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $848 |
Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50L) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $952 |
Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $970 |
The Historic Minnesota Building | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
West Side Flats | Stryker | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Pioneer Endicott | Studios | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowertown area is the $1.41 price per square foot A6 - The Sinatra + Loft Model at Rayette Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,067. The second greatest value Lowertown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lyon's Court Senior Apartments starting at $1,276 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
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Rayette Lofts | A6 - The Sinatra + Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
1430 Case Ave, Unit 1 | 1430 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
1432 Case Ave, Unit Birmingham Heights | 1432 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
BONNIE JEAN FLATS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1133 Beech St, Unit 1 | 1133 Beech St | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
697-705 Conway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Parkway Gardens | The Peony | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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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!
Getting Around the Lowertown Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $670, while the average apartment in Lowertown costs $2,592.
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 66 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 $185 which is $2,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowertown.
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