
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Parkway Gardens

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Renaissanse Box

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Commerce Building Apartments

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West Side Flats

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The Degree of Honor

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Sibley Court

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Sibley Park
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602 N Mendota St

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Press House Apartments

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The Hollows

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The Fitz Flats

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The Donegan

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The Penfield

880 Wilson Ave
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Kellogg Square

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Mears Park Place

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Pioneer Endicott

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Galtier Towers

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Lofts at Farmers Market

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The Schurmeier Lofts

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Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

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765 Jessie St, Unit B
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826 5th St E

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224 Bates Ave
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283 Bates Ave

Verdant

795 6th St E

Commission House

Lowertown Commons

340 Sibley Street Lofts

Wilson Avenue Apartments
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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 | $1,243 | $629 | $2,394 |
| Lowertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $850 | $3,311 |
| Lowertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,100 | $7,233 |
| Lowertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,495 | $4,595 |
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There are currently 40 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 |
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| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| Renaissanse Box | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50H) | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 795 East 6th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
| Degree of Honor | 0540644 | Studio,1BA | $984 |
| Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowertown area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,652. The second greatest value Lowertown apartment is the 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen 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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| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 795 East 6th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| The Cambric Senior Apartments | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Parkside Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
| Degree of Honor | 0540644 | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50) | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Renaissanse Box | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
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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 $990.
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 $2,543.
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 95 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 $265 which is $2,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowertown.
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