
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $563 (66 Rentals)
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Parkway Gardens

761-761 Jessie St

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Press House Apartments

321 Bates Ave

196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 6B

196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 5

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Straus Lofts

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Sibley Court

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Sibley Park
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602 N Mendota St

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West Side Flats

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Renaissance Box

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Crane Ordway Apartments

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Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

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Pioneer Endicott

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Degree of Honor

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The Jax

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Commerce Building Apartments

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The Whitley
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217-219 Bates Ave

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Galtier Towers

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Kellogg Square

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Rayette Lofts

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The Scenic

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R7 Lofts

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765 Jessie St, Unit B

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Parkside Apartments

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Mears Park Place

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The Schurmeier Lofts
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The Donegan Apartments

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Custom House

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Lowertown Lofts

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The Penfield

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Soul

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The Cosmopolitan

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Oaks Union Depot

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Stella St. Paul

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The Cambric Senior Apartments

884 Margaret St
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1000 E McLean Ave

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Landmark Tower

Central Towers (Senior)

Hackett Block

251 Maria Ave

Maple Suites

Lowry Apartments

296 Bates

224 Bates Ave

826 5th St E
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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 | $1,244 | $629 | $1,488 |
| Lowertown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $850 | $4,078 |
| Lowertown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,003 | $6,078 |
| Lowertown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,328 | $1,425 | $3,678 |
| Lowertown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,499 | $1,499 |
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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 |
| 296 Bates | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $890 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio, 1BA | $935 |
| Straus Lofts | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $989 |
| Sibley Park | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $990 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $990 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,003 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowertown area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at R7 Lofts in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Lowertown apartment is the 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot. 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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| R7 Lofts | 2 Bedroom Loft | 2BR, 2BA | $1.68 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| 333 on the Park | Irvine | 1BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.62 |
| 283-289 Bates Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 1BA | $1.39 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60) | 1BR, 1BA | $1.43 |
| 658 Greenbrier St | 1 Bedroom with Beautiful Wood Floors Right Next... | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Lowertown Commons | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.67 |
| Degree of Honor | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,003.
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 $1,530.
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 64 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 $287 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lowertown.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
Written by: Robin Stewart
Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.